2012 MYR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MYR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MYR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 172.5116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 159.7173.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7943 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.3118 to the December average rate of 163.7818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 172.5116 was up 4.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 165.1622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MYR 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 163.8644, compared to 166.7347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8702 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 7.1127 XAF (High: 171.0747 / Low: 163.9620). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0558 XAF (High: 165.6694 / Low: 163.6136).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.2365 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 169.8247) against the same month in 2011 (average: 153.2564), the exchange rate shifted by +16.5683 (+10.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 164.9337 | 159.7173 | 163.3118 |
| February | 166.2415 | 161.9466 | 163.9953 |
| March | 165.6939 | 160.1858 | 163.1395 |
| April | 163.9432 | 160.6643 | 162.8785 |
| May | 167.2693 | 163.7535 | 165.2935 |
| June | 165.6694 | 163.6136 | 164.5679 |
| July | 171.0747 | 163.9620 | 168.4541 |
| August | 172.5116 | 166.9546 | 169.8247 |
| September | 168.0315 | 163.9820 | 165.5882 |
| October | 167.0515 | 164.6469 | 165.5807 |
| November | 168.5236 | 165.3901 | 167.1784 |
| December | 166.1210 | 162.0609 | 163.7818 |