YEARLY HIGH
191.5186 XAF
YEARLY LOW
189.1202 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
189.9510 XAF

2012 LTL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 191.5186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 189.1202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3984 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.9451 to the December average rate of 190.0661, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 191.5186 was down 3.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 199.3518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 957,593 XAF
2011 Average 957,040 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 945,601 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,991.75 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

190.0864
189.8436
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 189.9452, compared to 189.9569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.9452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 189.9569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 2.3320 XAF (High: 191.5186 / Low: 189.1865). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6506 XAF (High: 190.2097 / Low: 189.5591).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.3320
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6506

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1781 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1781

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 189.9619) against the same month in 2011 (average: 189.9244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0375 (+0.02%).

2012 Avg (August) 189.9619
2011 Avg (August) 189.9244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 190.3470 189.3575 189.9451
February 190.4195 189.3642 189.9073
March 190.2097 189.5591 189.9325
April 190.3184 189.5591 189.9488
May 190.4174 189.6948 190.0577
June 190.4904 189.4415 189.8796
July 190.3216 189.1202 189.9191
August 191.5186 189.1865 189.9619
September 190.2356 189.2271 189.8638
October 190.4406 189.4693 190.0035
November 190.3768 189.3267 189.9268
December 190.7430 189.6928 190.0661