YEARLY HIGH
0.0851 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.0775 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0817 HTG

2012 XAF to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0796 to the December average rate of 0.0842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0851 was down 8.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0926, 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 426 HTG
2011 Average 428 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 387 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.29 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0848
0.0784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to HTG 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 0.0816, compared to 0.0818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0050 HTG (High: 0.0847 / Low: 0.0797). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 HTG (High: 0.0841 / Low: 0.0828).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0842) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+3.70%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0842
2011 Avg (December) 0.0812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0816 0.0779 0.0796
February 0.0836 0.0805 0.0817
March 0.0838 0.0817 0.0829
April 0.0847 0.0817 0.0831
May 0.0847 0.0797 0.0820
June 0.0815 0.0796 0.0805
July 0.0813 0.0775 0.0789
August 0.0806 0.0785 0.0794
September 0.0842 0.0805 0.0825
October 0.0841 0.0828 0.0834
November 0.0834 0.0817 0.0824
December 0.0851 0.0830 0.0842