YEARLY HIGH
6.3314 XAF
YEARLY LOW
5.4971 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8174 XAF

2012 RSD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RSD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 6.3314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 5.4971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8343 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2488 to the December average rate of 5.7900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.3314 was down 7.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.8341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,657 XAF
2011 Average 32,520 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 27,485 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,171.74 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.3172
5.4967
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 5.9333, compared to 5.7015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.3359 XAF (High: 6.2571 / Low: 5.9212). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 XAF (High: 5.9543 / Low: 5.9002).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3359
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1814 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 6.2488) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.3545), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1057 (-1.66%).

2012 Avg (January) 6.2488
2011 Avg (January) 6.3545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3314 6.1772 6.2488
February 6.2571 5.9212 6.0674
March 5.9543 5.9002 5.9263
April 5.9191 5.8626 5.8893
May 5.8991 5.5897 5.7882
June 5.7735 5.5688 5.6800
July 5.7215 5.5139 5.6301
August 5.6114 5.4971 5.5651
September 5.7158 5.5354 5.6450
October 5.8911 5.6718 5.7663
November 5.8581 5.7518 5.8127
December 5.8226 5.7529 5.7900