YEARLY HIGH
197.9961 XAF
YEARLY LOW
112.2346 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
154.6747 XAF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 989,980 XAF
2011 Average 892,784 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 561,173 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 428,807.32 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

203.9144
105.1389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.0669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 120.2825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±74.4321
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -52.6728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (June) 195.6831
2011 Avg (June) 170.5844

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