2012 MKD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MKD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MKD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 10.9237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 10.1476.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7761 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6721 to the December average rate of 10.5958, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.9237 was down 2.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.2170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MKD to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.6742, compared to 10.6307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0435 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.5819 XAF (High: 10.7295 / Low: 10.1476). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0581 XAF (High: 10.7104 / Low: 10.6523).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1165 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 10.7295) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.6897), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0398 (+0.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.7706 | 10.5994 | 10.6721 |
| February | 10.6996 | 10.6312 | 10.6598 |
| March | 10.7149 | 10.6411 | 10.6708 |
| April | 10.7104 | 10.6523 | 10.6766 |
| May | 10.7736 | 10.6364 | 10.6927 |
| June | 10.7431 | 10.5979 | 10.6734 |
| July | 10.9237 | 10.5423 | 10.7295 |
| August | 10.7587 | 10.4421 | 10.6234 |
| September | 10.7295 | 10.1476 | 10.5069 |
| October | 10.6892 | 10.5316 | 10.6289 |
| November | 10.7817 | 10.5877 | 10.6999 |
| December | 10.7439 | 10.4919 | 10.5958 |