2012 MVR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MVR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MVR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 37.9955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 32.1776.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8179 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.0841 to the December average rate of 32.5492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 37.9955 was down 4.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 39.6202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MVR 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 35.9120, compared to 33.5969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3151 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 3.4847 XAF (High: 37.9955 / Low: 34.5107). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6791 XAF (High: 33.0245 / Low: 32.3453).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.5392 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 35.6095) against the same month in 2011 (average: 32.6308), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9787 (+9.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.8022 | 35.2783 | 36.0841 |
| February | 35.6770 | 34.6992 | 35.1996 |
| March | 35.7104 | 34.9411 | 35.2701 |
| April | 35.6784 | 34.9411 | 35.3856 |
| May | 37.5684 | 35.1752 | 36.3841 |
| June | 37.5858 | 36.6032 | 37.1487 |
| July | 37.9955 | 34.5107 | 35.6095 |
| August | 34.9655 | 33.7596 | 34.3787 |
| September | 33.8704 | 32.5439 | 33.0705 |
| October | 33.0245 | 32.3453 | 32.7949 |
| November | 33.5089 | 32.8243 | 33.1787 |
| December | 33.0226 | 32.1776 | 32.5492 |