YEARLY HIGH
0.0159 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0143 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0152 HKD

2012 XAF to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.0159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0153 to the December average rate of 0.0155, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0159 was down 9.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0176, 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 79 HKD
2011 Average 82 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 71 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.06 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0157
0.0144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to HKD 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 0.0154, compared to 0.0151 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) 0.0154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 HKD (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 HKD (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0152).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0156) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0158), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.93%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0156
2011 Avg (February) 0.0158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0156 0.0150 0.0153
February 0.0159 0.0154 0.0156
March 0.0158 0.0154 0.0156
April 0.0158 0.0155 0.0156
May 0.0156 0.0147 0.0152
June 0.0150 0.0146 0.0148
July 0.0149 0.0143 0.0145
August 0.0149 0.0144 0.0147
September 0.0155 0.0149 0.0152
October 0.0155 0.0152 0.0153
November 0.0153 0.0150 0.0152
December 0.0157 0.0153 0.0155