YEARLY HIGH
0.0089 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0051 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0068 SDG

2012 XAF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0053 to the December average rate of 0.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of 67.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0089 was up 45.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45 SDG
2011 Average 28 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 25 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.30 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0092
0.0047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SDG 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 0.0053, compared to 0.0084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0032 SDG (High: 0.0083 / Low: 0.0051). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SDG (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0051).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0088) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+64.18%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0088
2011 Avg (December) 0.0054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
February 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
March 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
April 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
May 0.0054 0.0051 0.0052
June 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
July 0.0083 0.0051 0.0071
August 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
September 0.0088 0.0085 0.0087
October 0.0088 0.0087 0.0087
November 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
December 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088