YEARLY HIGH
1434.9155 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1376.7344 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1408.8048 CDF

2012 XDR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1434.9155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 1376.7344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.1811 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1399.2589 to the December average rate of 1423.7714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1434.9155 was down 3.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 1484.9807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,174,577 CDF
2011 Average 7,195,709 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 6,883,672 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 290,905.43 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1428.3671
1385.2677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to CDF 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 1405.5118, compared to 1412.0978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1405.5118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1412.0978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 39.9434 CDF (High: 1427.7930 / Low: 1387.8496). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.0635 CDF (High: 1431.3194 / Low: 1420.2559).

January Spread (Volatile) ±39.9434
October Spread (Stable) ±11.0635

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 12.9306 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1423.7714) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1398.6466), the exchange rate shifted by +25.1248 (+1.80%).

2012 Avg (December) 1423.7714
2011 Avg (December) 1398.6466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1427.7930 1387.8496 1399.2589
February 1433.2429 1405.3073 1417.8873
March 1421.4569 1401.8912 1411.9802
April 1432.7277 1405.4051 1413.2954
May 1417.8597 1382.7718 1401.7899
June 1414.2200 1379.5037 1388.8593
July 1397.1607 1376.7344 1389.1854
August 1409.3877 1389.7498 1397.6529
September 1431.1014 1407.7729 1420.3514
October 1431.3194 1420.2559 1424.7755
November 1430.2715 1407.7555 1416.8500
December 1434.9155 1415.3405 1423.7714