YEARLY HIGH
66.4100 XAF
YEARLY LOW
56.8516 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.2748 XAF

2012 NAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 66.4100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 56.8516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5584 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.4355 to the December average rate of 57.9777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 66.4100 was down 11.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 75.4265, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 332,050 XAF
2011 Average 328,812 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 284,258 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,791.81 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

66.0985
57.2394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to XAF 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 63.7477, compared to 60.8019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.7477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.8019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 4.1529 XAF (High: 65.9890 / Low: 61.8361). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7442 XAF (High: 63.4145 / Low: 61.6703).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.1529
June Spread (Stable) ±1.7442

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.1137 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 65.3602) against the same month in 2011 (average: 70.4624), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1021 (-7.24%).

2012 Avg (March) 65.3602
2011 Avg (March) 70.4624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.0986 62.2785 63.4355
February 66.0934 63.9723 64.7370
March 66.4100 64.0573 65.3602
April 64.5254 62.4857 63.7062
May 64.5831 61.7836 62.8917
June 63.4145 61.6703 62.3557
July 65.4968 63.4072 64.6716
August 65.9890 61.8361 64.0147
September 62.7465 60.3233 61.5688
October 61.1381 57.2100 58.4551
November 59.2955 56.9966 58.1236
December 58.7798 56.8516 57.9777