YEARLY HIGH
4.3515 CDF
YEARLY LOW
4.1266 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2705 CDF

2012 YER to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the YER to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 4.3515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 4.1266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2250 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1728 to the December average rate of 4.3048, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.3515 was up 0.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.3268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,758 CDF
2011 Average 21,248 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 20,633 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,124.84 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.3222
4.1592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 4.2408, compared to 4.3001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0593 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2024 CDF (High: 4.3515 / Low: 4.1491). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 CDF (High: 4.3148 / Low: 4.2943).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2024
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 4.2152) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.2690), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0538 (-1.26%).

2012 Avg (February) 4.2152
2011 Avg (February) 4.2690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2327 4.1266 4.1728
February 4.3515 4.1491 4.2152
March 4.2942 4.2132 4.2535
April 4.2977 4.2258 4.2593
May 4.3134 4.2344 4.2719
June 4.3472 4.2478 4.2722
July 4.3087 4.2494 4.2875
August 4.3067 4.2830 4.2981
September 4.3085 4.2873 4.2987
October 4.3148 4.2943 4.3032
November 4.3364 4.2946 4.3086
December 4.3397 4.2705 4.3048