YEARLY HIGH
0.4160 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.3744 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3978 GYD

2012 XAF to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.4160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.3744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0416 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3994 to the December average rate of 0.4048, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4160 was down 10.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4671, 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 2,080 GYD
2011 Average 2,149 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,872 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 207.95 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4120
0.3785
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to GYD 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 0.4013, compared to 0.3943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0245 GYD (High: 0.4089 / Low: 0.3845). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 GYD (High: 0.4052 / Low: 0.3975).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

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 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4092) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4163), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-1.72%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4092
2011 Avg (February) 0.4163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4094 0.3898 0.3994
February 0.4160 0.4022 0.4092
March 0.4140 0.4023 0.4090
April 0.4140 0.4034 0.4065
May 0.4089 0.3845 0.3959
June 0.3963 0.3825 0.3877
July 0.3925 0.3744 0.3813
August 0.3893 0.3769 0.3835
September 0.4076 0.3888 0.3992
October 0.4052 0.3975 0.4011
November 0.4009 0.3921 0.3961
December 0.4087 0.3986 0.4048