YEARLY HIGH
1.8348 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.6443 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7302 XAF

2012 MRO to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 1.8348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.6443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1905 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7632 to the December average rate of 1.6753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8348 was up 1.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,174 XAF
2011 Average 8,495 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 8,221 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 952.72 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8159
1.6626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 1.7396, compared to 1.7208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1173 XAF (High: 1.8253 / Low: 1.7080). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0338 XAF (High: 1.6984 / Low: 1.6646).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1173
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0338

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0624 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.8031) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6684), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1347 (+8.08%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.8031
2011 Avg (July) 1.6684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8066 1.7181 1.7632
February 1.7336 1.6637 1.7048
March 1.7256 1.6783 1.6982
April 1.7486 1.6843 1.7184
May 1.8253 1.7080 1.7609
June 1.8331 1.7666 1.7922
July 1.8348 1.7722 1.8031
August 1.7838 1.7298 1.7555
September 1.7319 1.6590 1.6932
October 1.6984 1.6646 1.6817
November 1.7334 1.6956 1.7159
December 1.7026 1.6443 1.6753