YEARLY HIGH
41.0792 XAF
YEARLY LOW
34.4761 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.2343 XAF

2012 SCR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 41.0792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 34.4761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6031 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.6328 to the December average rate of 38.2157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 41.0792 was up 0.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 40.9870, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 205,396 XAF
2011 Average 190,914 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 172,380 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,015.54 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

40.3880
34.7675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 35.8814, compared to 38.5872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.8814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.5872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.3213 XAF (High: 38.3600 / Low: 35.0387). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8434 XAF (High: 39.0061 / Low: 38.1628).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.3213
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8434

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2317 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 39.9196) against the same month in 2011 (average: 37.3416), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5781 (+6.90%).

2012 Avg (August) 39.9196
2011 Avg (August) 37.3416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.3600 35.0387 36.6328
February 36.0397 34.5116 35.4010
March 36.3754 34.4761 35.2359
April 36.2161 34.4761 35.5356
May 37.0623 35.0602 36.2457
June 37.2120 35.6234 36.2374
July 38.4443 35.6328 36.7025
August 41.0792 37.9529 39.9196
September 40.3083 38.4086 39.1726
October 39.0061 38.1628 38.5767
November 39.5252 38.4050 38.9361
December 38.8278 37.8132 38.2157