2012 MXN to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MXN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MXN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 40.7939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 36.3040.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4899 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.8979 to the December average rate of 38.8396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 40.7939 was down 2.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 41.8967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MXN 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 38.1804, compared to 39.4470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2665 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.3047 XAF (High: 38.6087 / Low: 36.3040). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6068 XAF (High: 39.4136 / Low: 38.8067).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7861 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 40.1737) against the same month in 2011 (average: 37.3851), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7886 (+7.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.6087 | 36.3040 | 37.8979 |
| February | 39.5302 | 37.9845 | 38.7789 |
| March | 39.7616 | 38.4641 | 38.9962 |
| April | 39.0385 | 37.6526 | 38.2102 |
| May | 38.5564 | 37.1351 | 37.6428 |
| June | 38.8183 | 36.7915 | 37.5567 |
| July | 40.5971 | 38.8297 | 39.9447 |
| August | 40.7939 | 39.2175 | 40.1737 |
| September | 39.7574 | 38.9767 | 39.3988 |
| October | 39.6243 | 38.7490 | 39.2218 |
| November | 39.4136 | 38.8067 | 39.1031 |
| December | 39.5770 | 38.1528 | 38.8396 |