2012 KZT to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 KZT to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the KZT to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 3.6208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 3.2908.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3300 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4253 to the December average rate of 3.3251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.6208 was up 5.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.4465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KZT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
KZT to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4141, compared to 3.4310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0170 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2235 XAF (High: 3.5803 / Low: 3.3568). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0591 XAF (High: 3.3900 / Low: 3.3308).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1359 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 3.5609) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.1491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4118 (+13.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4924 | 3.3429 | 3.4253 |
| February | 3.3904 | 3.3090 | 3.3460 |
| March | 3.4053 | 3.3281 | 3.3601 |
| April | 3.3991 | 3.3316 | 3.3720 |
| May | 3.5803 | 3.3568 | 3.4652 |
| June | 3.5735 | 3.4752 | 3.5158 |
| July | 3.6208 | 3.4809 | 3.5609 |
| August | 3.5737 | 3.4847 | 3.5396 |
| September | 3.4912 | 3.3337 | 3.4037 |
| October | 3.3900 | 3.3308 | 3.3606 |
| November | 3.4239 | 3.3569 | 3.3963 |
| December | 3.3773 | 3.2908 | 3.3251 |