YEARLY HIGH
17.4519 CDF
YEARLY LOW
12.9301 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.6775 CDF

2012 SYP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 17.4519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 12.9301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5218 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8059 to the December average rate of 13.0371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.4519 was down 11.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.7619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,259 CDF
2011 Average 94,913 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 64,650 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,608.94 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

17.1828
12.6602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 15.7105, compared to 13.6444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.6369 CDF (High: 15.9543 / Low: 14.3175). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2071 CDF (High: 13.1372 / Low: 12.9301).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.6369
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8647 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 16.8059) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.3830), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5771 (-13.30%).

2012 Avg (January) 16.8059
2011 Avg (January) 19.3830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4519 15.8544 16.8059
February 16.1767 15.7504 15.9492
March 16.1173 15.8450 15.9565
April 16.1308 15.8720 15.9575
May 15.9543 14.3175 15.2294
June 14.5806 14.2781 14.3647
July 14.4439 14.1693 14.3071
August 14.2184 13.8520 14.0829
September 13.9242 13.5574 13.7692
October 13.6039 13.3443 13.4944
November 13.3388 13.0784 13.1759
December 13.1372 12.9301 13.0371