YEARLY HIGH
44.0022 XAF
YEARLY LOW
40.4389 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.1905 XAF

2012 MDL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 44.0022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 40.4389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5633 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.1246 to the December average rate of 41.0887, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 44.0022 was up 0.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 43.5755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 220,011 XAF
2011 Average 202,909 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 202,194 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,816.57 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

43.4694
40.8723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 42.6407, compared to 41.7404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.6407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.7404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.6834 XAF (High: 43.9147 / Low: 42.2312). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6449 XAF (High: 41.3514 / Low: 40.7064).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6834
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6449

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 1.2767 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2767

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 43.1937) against the same month in 2011 (average: 39.4401), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7536 (+9.52%).

2012 Avg (May) 43.1937
2011 Avg (May) 39.4401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.9147 42.2312 43.1246
February 42.5680 41.3172 41.9235
March 42.4735 41.6038 41.9662
April 42.7747 41.6038 42.3833
May 44.0022 42.3995 43.1937
June 43.9389 42.5534 43.2529
July 43.5553 42.4621 43.0785
August 42.9524 41.8642 42.4016
September 41.9661 40.4389 41.1250
October 41.8119 40.9961 41.3083
November 41.9685 40.8515 41.4403
December 41.3514 40.7064 41.0887