2012 SZL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

66.4113 XAF

YEARLY LOW

56.9356 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

62.2685 XAF

2012 SZL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 66.4113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 56.9356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4757 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.4563 to the December average rate of 57.9907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 66.4113 was down 12.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 75.5203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 332,057 XAF

2011 Average 329,446 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 284,678 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,378.72 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

66.0571

57.2574

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 63.7538, compared to 60.7832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.7538

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.7832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 4.1940 XAF (High: 65.9610 / Low: 61.7671). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7503 XAF (High: 58.6859 / Low: 56.9356).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.1940

December Spread (Stable) ±1.7503

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.0660 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 65.3238) against the same month in 2011 (average: 70.3960), the exchange rate shifted by -5.0721 (-7.21%).

2012 Avg (March) 65.3238

2011 Avg (March) 70.3960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	64.0747	62.3027	63.4563
February	66.1336	64.0662	64.7602
March	66.4113	64.0705	65.3238
April	64.4149	62.5390	63.7312
May	64.6075	61.7706	62.8617
June	63.4942	61.4063	62.3898
July	65.4587	63.4346	64.6431
August	65.9610	61.7671	64.0025
September	62.7316	60.1489	61.4987
October	61.0990	57.2105	58.4327
November	59.2253	57.0180	58.1318
December	58.6859	56.9356	57.9907