YEARLY HIGH
0.1245 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.1117 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1173 XAF

2012 SLL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SLL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.1245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.1117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0128 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1160 to the December average rate of 0.1154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1245 was up 2.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 623 XAF
2011 Average 549 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 559 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.16 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1236
0.1128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.1160, compared to 0.1186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0078 XAF (High: 0.1216 / Low: 0.1138). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 XAF (High: 0.1171 / Low: 0.1155).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1227) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0172 (+16.30%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1227
2011 Avg (July) 0.1055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1186 0.1122 0.1160
February 0.1153 0.1117 0.1139
March 0.1154 0.1117 0.1137
April 0.1155 0.1128 0.1142
May 0.1216 0.1138 0.1179
June 0.1216 0.1187 0.1201
July 0.1245 0.1193 0.1227
August 0.1240 0.1197 0.1217
September 0.1202 0.1148 0.1172
October 0.1171 0.1155 0.1164
November 0.1194 0.1165 0.1181
December 0.1171 0.1141 0.1154