YEARLY HIGH
0.0042 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0034 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0038 BRL

2012 XAF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0035 to the December average rate of 0.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0042 was up 8.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0039, 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 21 BRL
2011 Average 18 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 17 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.03 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0042
0.0034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BRL 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 0.0037, compared to 0.0040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 BRL (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0035). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BRL (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0040).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0042) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0037), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+12.83%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0042
2011 Avg (December) 0.0037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0037 0.0034 0.0035
February 0.0035 0.0034 0.0035
March 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036
April 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
May 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
June 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
July 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
August 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
September 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
October 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
November 0.0042 0.0040 0.0040
December 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042