YEARLY HIGH
0.4444 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.4033 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4203 CDF

2012 MGA to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MGA to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 0.4444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.4033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0412 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4105 to the December average rate of 0.4098, 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 0.4444 was down 6.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,222 CDF
2011 Average 2,257 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,016 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205.81 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4420
0.4064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to CDF 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 0.4271, compared to 0.4135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0210 CDF (High: 0.4250 / Low: 0.4040). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 CDF (High: 0.4244 / Low: 0.4180).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.4390) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4656), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0266 (-5.71%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.4390
2011 Avg (May) 0.4656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4250 0.4040 0.4105
February 0.4292 0.4147 0.4216
March 0.4351 0.4224 0.4276
April 0.4411 0.4312 0.4356
May 0.4444 0.4312 0.4390
June 0.4394 0.4188 0.4283
July 0.4198 0.4033 0.4094
August 0.4152 0.4054 0.4108
September 0.4228 0.4112 0.4167
October 0.4244 0.4180 0.4210
November 0.4184 0.4088 0.4136
December 0.4156 0.4054 0.4098