YEARLY HIGH
0.0811 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0720 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0765 DOP

2012 XAF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0764 to the December average rate of 0.0801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0811 was down 5.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0857, 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 405 DOP
2011 Average 400 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 360 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.36 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0808
0.0725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to DOP 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 0.0770, compared to 0.0760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0061 DOP (High: 0.0784 / Low: 0.0723). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 DOP (High: 0.0749 / Low: 0.0729).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0801) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+3.53%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0801
2011 Avg (December) 0.0773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0780 0.0747 0.0764
February 0.0797 0.0774 0.0784
March 0.0793 0.0770 0.0784
April 0.0793 0.0773 0.0782
May 0.0785 0.0738 0.0761
June 0.0755 0.0735 0.0746
July 0.0751 0.0720 0.0732
August 0.0749 0.0729 0.0738
September 0.0784 0.0723 0.0748
October 0.0785 0.0726 0.0767
November 0.0794 0.0764 0.0776
December 0.0811 0.0787 0.0801