YEARLY HIGH
0.0127 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0112 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0119 EGP

2012 XAF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0119 to the December average rate of 0.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0127 was down 5.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0135, 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 EGP
2011 Average 63 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 56 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.86 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0124
0.0113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to EGP 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 0.0119, compared to 0.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0008 EGP (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0114). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0120).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
October 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 (December 2012: 0.0123) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.86%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0123
2011 Avg (December) 0.0121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0121 0.0117 0.0119
February 0.0124 0.0120 0.0122
March 0.0123 0.0120 0.0122
April 0.0123 0.0120 0.0121
May 0.0122 0.0114 0.0118
June 0.0117 0.0114 0.0116
July 0.0116 0.0112 0.0114
August 0.0117 0.0113 0.0115
September 0.0122 0.0117 0.0120
October 0.0122 0.0120 0.0121
November 0.0121 0.0118 0.0119
December 0.0127 0.0121 0.0123