YEARLY HIGH
0.0692 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0611 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0638 XAF

2012 LAK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.0692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0635 to the December average rate of 0.0626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0692 was up 8.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0635, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 346 XAF
2011 Average 296 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 306 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.17 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0671
0.0617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0633, compared to 0.0643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0041 XAF (High: 0.0692 / Low: 0.0650). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 XAF (High: 0.0636 / Low: 0.0626).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0666) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+16.19%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0666
2011 Avg (July) 0.0573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0647 0.0623 0.0635
February 0.0629 0.0611 0.0621
March 0.0632 0.0616 0.0623
April 0.0633 0.0616 0.0625
May 0.0660 0.0622 0.0641
June 0.0660 0.0647 0.0654
July 0.0692 0.0650 0.0666
August 0.0668 0.0651 0.0660
September 0.0652 0.0625 0.0637
October 0.0636 0.0626 0.0632
November 0.0644 0.0632 0.0639
December 0.0635 0.0619 0.0626