2012 PEN to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

205.9331 XAF

YEARLY LOW

182.0489 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

193.4913 XAF

2012 PEN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 205.9331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 182.0489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.8842 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.7214 to the December average rate of 194.9066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 205.9331 was up 9.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 188.1375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,029,665 XAF

2011 Average 862,936 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 910,244 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,420.84 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

204.1147

182.9828

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 189.1088, compared to 197.8738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.7650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.1088

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 197.8738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 10.6170 XAF (High: 205.9331 / Low: 195.3161). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7762 XAF (High: 196.6808 / Low: 193.9046).

July Spread (Volatile) ±10.6170

October Spread (Stable) ±2.7762

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.4107 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 202.3537) against the same month in 2011 (average: 167.5748), the exchange rate shifted by +34.7789 (+20.75%).

2012 Avg (July) 202.3537

2011 Avg (July) 167.5748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	192.2072	184.7932	188.7214
February	187.0633	182.0489	184.7438
March	188.2053	184.1524	185.8395
April	188.6237	184.2059	187.5114
May	195.6280	187.8148	192.1186
June	197.9324	193.8822	195.7183
July	205.9331	195.3161	202.3537
August	204.3386	199.6488	202.2173
September	199.9651	192.3390	195.8065
October	196.6808	193.9046	195.2119
November	198.5065	195.1261	196.7467
December	197.0658	193.2445	194.9066