YEARLY HIGH
0.0129 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0117 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0124 CNY

2012 XAF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.0129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0129 was down 12.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0147, 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 64 CNY
2011 Average 68 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 59 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.77 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0128
0.0119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CNY 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 0.0125, compared to 0.0122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0007 CNY (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0120). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CNY (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0126).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0127) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0133), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-4.72%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0127
2011 Avg (February) 0.0133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0127 0.0122 0.0124
February 0.0129 0.0125 0.0127
March 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
April 0.0128 0.0126 0.0126
May 0.0127 0.0120 0.0123
June 0.0123 0.0120 0.0122
July 0.0122 0.0117 0.0119
August 0.0122 0.0118 0.0120
September 0.0126 0.0122 0.0124
October 0.0126 0.0123 0.0124
November 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
December 0.0126 0.0123 0.0125