YEARLY HIGH
548.8547 XAF
YEARLY LOW
538.0610 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
544.2893 XAF

2012 CHF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 548.8547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 538.0610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7937 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 541.7918 to the December average rate of 543.0795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 548.8547 was down 12.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 629.0031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,744,273 XAF
2011 Average 2,685,346 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,690,305 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,968.27 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

546.7531
541.3408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 544.5719, compared to 544.0067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 544.5719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 544.0067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 7.7212 XAF (High: 546.4938 / Low: 538.7725). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6125 XAF (High: 547.2597 / Low: 545.6472).

September Spread (Volatile) ±7.7212
May Spread (Stable) ±1.6125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 3.8414 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 546.3021) against the same month in 2011 (average: 542.6673), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6347 (+0.67%).

2012 Avg (June) 546.3021
2011 Avg (June) 542.6673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 544.1759 538.0610 541.7918
February 546.1777 541.8295 543.5972
March 544.9305 540.9950 543.8443
April 546.8714 544.0272 545.7233
May 547.2597 545.6472 546.1724
June 548.8547 545.5433 546.3021
July 546.9042 544.9937 545.9821
August 548.0200 544.4721 546.1652
September 546.4938 538.7725 542.3238
October 544.2252 540.5239 542.3025
November 545.9227 542.1567 544.1872
December 544.8263 541.3359 543.0795