YEARLY HIGH
0.6042 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.5427 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5671 XAF

2012 KPW to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KPW to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.6042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.5427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0615 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5648 to the December average rate of 0.5559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6042 was down 83.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.6062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,021 XAF
2011 Average 16,247 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,713 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 307.65 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5969
0.5468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.5621, compared to 0.5721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0375 XAF (High: 0.5886 / Low: 0.5511). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 XAF (High: 0.5656 / Low: 0.5572).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.5927) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.4795), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8868 (-82.97%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.5927
2011 Avg (July) 3.4795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5753 0.5529 0.5648
February 0.5582 0.5427 0.5510
March 0.5587 0.5466 0.5518
April 0.5578 0.5466 0.5537
May 0.5886 0.5511 0.5694
June 0.5888 0.5737 0.5816
July 0.6042 0.5773 0.5927
August 0.5983 0.5793 0.5880
September 0.5801 0.5552 0.5663
October 0.5656 0.5572 0.5617
November 0.5737 0.5612 0.5681
December 0.5639 0.5502 0.5559