YEARLY HIGH
0.1241 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.1054 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1154 XAF

2012 PYG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PYG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.1241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1106 to the December average rate of 0.1159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1241 was up 1.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 621 XAF
2011 Average 568 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 527 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.62 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1207
0.1096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1145, compared to 0.1164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0095 XAF (High: 0.1149 / Low: 0.1054). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 XAF (High: 0.1145 / Low: 0.1123).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1198) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+2.64%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1198
2011 Avg (July) 0.1167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1148 0.1056 0.1106
February 0.1149 0.1054 0.1112
March 0.1192 0.1142 0.1163
April 0.1174 0.1139 0.1159
May 0.1200 0.1140 0.1174
June 0.1178 0.1133 0.1157
July 0.1241 0.1147 0.1198
August 0.1211 0.1174 0.1197
September 0.1180 0.1129 0.1149
October 0.1145 0.1123 0.1135
November 0.1157 0.1134 0.1146
December 0.1171 0.1133 0.1159