2012 XAF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8729 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.7016 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8035 CDF

2012 XAF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 1.8729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.7016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1714 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7936 to the December average rate of 1.8500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8729 was down 9.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0739, 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 9,365 CDF

2011 Average 9,602 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 8,508 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 856.77 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8622

1.7162

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.8102, compared to 1.7967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8102

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1092 CDF (High: 1.8390 / Low: 1.7298). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0284 CDF (High: 1.8630 / Low: 1.8346).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1092

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0505 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.8462) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8551), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0088 (-0.48%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.8462

2011 Avg (February) 1.8551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8540	1.7570	1.7936
February	1.8729	1.8190	1.8462
March	1.8671	1.8210	1.8450
April	1.8702	1.8220	1.8379
May	1.8390	1.7298	1.7874
June	1.7790	1.7276	1.7512
July	1.7629	1.7016	1.7283
August	1.7763	1.7133	1.7468
September	1.8485	1.7710	1.8136
October	1.8446	1.8144	1.8295
November	1.8461	1.7897	1.8121
December	1.8630	1.8346	1.8500