YEARLY HIGH
126.7006 XAF
YEARLY LOW
113.6759 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
118.8686 XAF

2012 VEF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 126.7006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 113.6759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0247 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.3741 to the December average rate of 116.5358, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 126.7006 was up 7.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 118.2070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 633,503 XAF
2011 Average 553,173 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 568,379 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,123.56 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

125.1270
114.5970
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 117.7920, compared to 119.9452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.7920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.9452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 7.8434 XAF (High: 123.3781 / Low: 115.5346). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7725 XAF (High: 118.5903 / Low: 116.8178).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.8434
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7725

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 4.5573 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 124.2495) against the same month in 2011 (average: 106.9435), the exchange rate shifted by +17.3060 (+16.18%).

2012 Avg (July) 124.2495
2011 Avg (July) 106.9435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 120.5224 115.8194 118.3741
February 117.0174 113.6759 115.4745
March 117.1243 114.5090 115.6438
April 116.9382 114.5090 116.0416
May 123.3781 115.5346 119.3337
June 123.4523 120.2677 121.8841
July 126.7006 120.9071 124.2495
August 125.4727 121.4868 123.2864
September 121.6425 116.3586 118.7292
October 118.5903 116.8178 117.7755
November 120.3025 117.6792 119.0950
December 118.1276 115.3746 116.5358