2012 SDG to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SDG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SDG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 197.9961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 112.2346.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.7615 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.9797 to the December average rate of 113.3702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 197.9961 was down 2.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 202.7440, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SDG to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 189.0669, compared to 120.2825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 68.7843 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 74.4321 XAF (High: 194.8042 / Low: 120.3721). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7251 XAF (High: 115.3275 / Low: 113.6023).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 52.6728 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 195.6831) against the same month in 2011 (average: 170.5844), the exchange rate shifted by +25.0987 (+14.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 193.6977 | 185.9029 | 189.9797 |
| February | 187.8507 | 182.3390 | 185.3478 |
| March | 187.8452 | 183.4019 | 185.5214 |
| April | 187.8143 | 183.4019 | 186.2895 |
| May | 197.8400 | 185.4366 | 191.5797 |
| June | 197.9961 | 193.6635 | 195.6831 |
| July | 194.8042 | 120.3721 | 143.0103 |
| August | 121.1752 | 117.6122 | 119.4982 |
| September | 117.6630 | 113.2876 | 115.3882 |
| October | 115.3275 | 113.6023 | 114.5570 |
| November | 117.0250 | 114.4739 | 115.8712 |
| December | 114.9599 | 112.2346 | 113.3702 |