2012 MAD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

60.0845 XAF

YEARLY LOW

58.5663 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

59.0953 XAF

2012 MAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 60.0845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 58.5663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5182 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.0123 to the December average rate of 58.9032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 60.0845 was down 1.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 60.9384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 300,423 XAF

2011 Average 293,559 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 292,831 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,591.18 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

59.6616

58.7004

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 58.9973, compared to 59.1932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.9973

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.1932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.8280 XAF (High: 60.0845 / Low: 59.2565). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3475 XAF (High: 58.9533 / Low: 58.6058).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8280

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3475

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4547 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 59.5154) against the same month in 2011 (average: 57.9501), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5653 (+2.70%).

2012 Avg (August) 59.5154

2011 Avg (August) 57.9501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	59.2759	58.7532	59.0123
February	58.9268	58.5663	58.7918
March	58.9533	58.6058	58.7805
April	58.9795	58.6097	58.8337
May	59.5984	58.7787	59.1790
June	59.6479	59.2008	59.3865
July	59.8826	59.2661	59.5815
August	60.0845	59.2565	59.5154
September	59.3992	58.7439	59.0607
October	59.1737	58.8005	58.9956
November	59.2674	58.8077	59.1029
December	59.2189	58.7098	58.9032