YEARLY HIGH
948.2907 XAF
YEARLY LOW
934.8651 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
940.6002 XAF

2012 LVL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LVL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 948.2907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 934.8651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4257 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 938.2797 to the December average rate of 942.1341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 948.2907 was down 2.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 975.8297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,741,454 XAF
2011 Average 4,689,307 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 4,674,325 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,128.31 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

942.8640
937.4667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 939.2226, compared to 941.9777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 939.2226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 941.9777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 10.0758 XAF (High: 948.2907 / Low: 938.2149). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0659 XAF (High: 940.4559 / Low: 936.3900).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10.0758
April Spread (Stable) ±4.0659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.1346 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 941.9583) against the same month in 2011 (average: 924.4699), the exchange rate shifted by +17.4885 (+1.89%).

2012 Avg (August) 941.9583
2011 Avg (August) 924.4699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 941.1386 935.7415 938.2797
February 940.5098 935.6405 938.3238
March 942.4892 934.8651 940.0511
April 940.4559 936.3900 937.9165
May 943.1695 937.4028 939.9909
June 944.7794 937.6076 940.7735
July 944.3428 937.8859 941.8994
August 948.2907 938.2149 941.9583
September 943.8895 937.5949 941.5890
October 944.7623 939.4734 942.4143
November 943.7026 938.5090 941.8713
December 946.2124 939.0882 942.1341