YEARLY HIGH
151.9442 XAF
YEARLY LOW
140.8372 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.1888 XAF

2012 RON to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 151.9442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 140.8372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1070 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.0680 to the December average rate of 146.4151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 151.9442 was down 9.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 167.6626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 759,721 XAF
2011 Average 780,057 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 704,186 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,534.97 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

151.7985
143.0322
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 149.4218, compared to 144.9558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.4218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 144.9558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 6.4995 XAF (High: 147.3367 / Low: 140.8372). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8978 XAF (High: 151.0861 / Low: 150.1882).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.4995
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8978

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.9551 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 151.0680) against the same month in 2011 (average: 156.2104), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1425 (-3.29%).

2012 Avg (January) 151.0680
2011 Avg (January) 156.2104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 151.9442 150.3098 151.0680
February 151.0861 150.1882 150.7191
March 150.8443 149.5253 150.2007
April 150.2150 148.5771 149.8288
May 149.1268 146.6894 147.7924
June 147.5169 146.4236 146.9218
July 147.4365 141.6806 143.9666
August 147.3367 140.8372 145.1236
September 146.8808 144.2884 145.6444
October 145.0343 143.0472 143.7628
November 145.6452 144.3941 144.8225
December 148.5397 144.3934 146.4151