YEARLY HIGH
2.4798 MGA
YEARLY LOW
2.2501 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3806 MGA

2012 CDF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 2.4798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 2.2501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2297 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4362 to the December average rate of 2.4405, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4798 was up 0.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.4599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,399 MGA
2011 Average 11,089 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 11,251 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,148.40 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4596
2.2613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to MGA 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 2.3427, compared to 2.4185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1224 MGA (High: 2.4751 / Low: 2.3527). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 MGA (High: 2.3925 / Low: 2.3563).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1224
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0640 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.4431) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2970 (+13.84%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.4431
2011 Avg (July) 2.1461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4751 2.3527 2.4362
February 2.4114 2.3298 2.3722
March 2.3675 2.2981 2.3388
April 2.3194 2.2671 2.2960
May 2.3193 2.2501 2.2778
June 2.3880 2.2760 2.3352
July 2.4798 2.3822 2.4431
August 2.4669 2.4082 2.4342
September 2.4318 2.3654 2.3999
October 2.3925 2.3563 2.3755
November 2.4460 2.3898 2.4178
December 2.4670 2.4063 2.4405