YEARLY HIGH
166.0030 XAF
YEARLY LOW
149.1144 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
155.8148 XAF

2012 SRD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SRD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 166.0030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 149.1144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8887 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.4906 to the December average rate of 152.5636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 166.0030 was down 11.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 186.8379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 830,015 XAF
2011 Average 739,283 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 745,572 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,443.41 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

163.9187
150.5549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 154.6472, compared to 156.9824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.6472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.9824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 10.0390 XAF (High: 161.5031 / Low: 151.4641). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2819 XAF (High: 155.3774 / Low: 153.0954).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.0390
October Spread (Stable) ±2.2819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.8695 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 162.8051) against the same month in 2011 (average: 140.7828), the exchange rate shifted by +22.0223 (+15.64%).

2012 Avg (July) 162.8051
2011 Avg (July) 140.7828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 158.7192 151.9664 155.4906
February 153.6537 149.1144 151.6686
March 153.8378 149.9348 151.6736
April 153.8494 149.9348 152.3824
May 161.5031 151.4641 156.6968
June 161.7387 158.2559 159.9713
July 166.0030 158.6562 162.8051
August 163.8385 158.7775 161.1825
September 159.4081 152.0066 155.3130
October 155.3774 153.0954 154.1165
November 157.6643 153.9254 155.9135
December 154.6590 150.9187 152.5636