YEARLY HIGH
62.0823 XAF
YEARLY LOW
55.8301 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.3449 XAF

2012 SVC to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SVC to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 62.0823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 55.8301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2522 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.1004 to the December average rate of 57.2024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 62.0823 was up 6.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 58.0395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 310,412 XAF
2011 Average 271,637 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 279,151 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,260.99 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

61.3856
56.2587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 57.8230, compared to 58.8668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.8230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.8668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.8538 XAF (High: 60.5477 / Low: 56.6938). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8774 XAF (High: 58.1860 / Low: 57.3086).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.8538
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8774

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 2.2093 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 60.9583) against the same month in 2011 (average: 52.5143), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4441 (+16.08%).

2012 Avg (July) 60.9583
2011 Avg (July) 52.5143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 59.1889 56.8780 58.1004
February 57.4265 55.8301 56.6859
March 57.4640 56.2328 56.7640
April 57.3942 56.2328 56.9641
May 60.5477 56.6938 58.5747
June 60.6048 59.2132 59.8489
July 62.0823 59.4172 60.9583
August 61.3295 59.5986 60.5020
September 59.6287 57.1535 58.2927
October 58.1860 57.3086 57.7961
November 58.9888 57.7543 58.4495
December 58.0281 56.6086 57.2024