2012 NIO to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 NIO to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the NIO to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 22.9983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 20.4491.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5492 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0760 to the December average rate of 20.7535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 22.9983 was down 10.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 25.5560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NIO based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
NIO 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 21.7632, compared to 21.6085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1547 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.4425 XAF (High: 22.6829 / Low: 21.2404). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3613 XAF (High: 21.3492 / Low: 20.9879).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 0.9072 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 22.6100) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.4567), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1534 (+10.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.4868 | 21.5764 | 22.0760 |
| February | 21.7293 | 21.1017 | 21.4491 |
| March | 21.6693 | 21.1667 | 21.3984 |
| April | 21.5717 | 21.1667 | 21.3867 |
| May | 22.6829 | 21.2404 | 21.9700 |
| June | 22.6639 | 22.0399 | 22.2993 |
| July | 22.9983 | 22.1096 | 22.6100 |
| August | 22.6942 | 21.9687 | 22.3472 |
| September | 21.9709 | 21.0249 | 21.4401 |
| October | 21.3492 | 20.9879 | 21.1746 |
| November | 21.5351 | 21.0293 | 21.3257 |
| December | 21.1029 | 20.4491 | 20.7535 |