YEARLY HIGH
148.0443 XAF
YEARLY LOW
132.9752 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
138.9568 XAF

2012 AED to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AED to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 148.0443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 132.9752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0691 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.4093 to the December average rate of 136.2076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 148.0443 was up 7.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 138.1606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 740,221 XAF
2011 Average 647,093 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 664,876 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,345.42 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

146.2388
133.9978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 137.7263, compared to 140.1873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.7263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.1873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 9.1875 XAF (High: 144.2244 / Low: 135.0368). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0649 XAF (High: 138.5832 / Low: 136.5182).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.1875
October Spread (Stable) ±2.0649

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 5.3325 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 145.2187) against the same month in 2011 (average: 125.1072), the exchange rate shifted by +20.1114 (+16.08%).

2012 Avg (July) 145.2187
2011 Avg (July) 125.1072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 140.9822 135.4809 138.4093
February 136.7890 132.9752 135.0179
March 136.8976 133.9462 135.2160
April 136.6801 133.9462 135.6793
May 144.2244 135.0368 139.5268
June 144.2910 140.5707 142.5084
July 148.0443 141.4560 145.2187
August 146.6115 141.9503 144.0972
September 142.1213 136.0641 138.7646
October 138.5832 136.5182 137.6441
November 140.5805 137.5033 139.1916
December 138.1610 134.8235 136.2076