YEARLY HIGH
0.0960 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0838 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0916 KGS

2012 XAF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.0838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0918 to the December average rate of 0.0947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0960 was down 9.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1059, 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 480 KGS
2011 Average 486 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 419 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.96 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0957
0.0841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KGS 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 0.0927, compared to 0.0905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0083 KGS (High: 0.0938 / Low: 0.0855). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 KGS (High: 0.0940 / Low: 0.0926).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0943) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0961), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-1.82%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0943
2011 Avg (February) 0.0961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0938 0.0903 0.0918
February 0.0960 0.0927 0.0943
March 0.0950 0.0926 0.0940
April 0.0947 0.0931 0.0939
May 0.0945 0.0886 0.0919
June 0.0912 0.0886 0.0901
July 0.0905 0.0843 0.0875
August 0.0861 0.0838 0.0850
September 0.0938 0.0855 0.0900
October 0.0940 0.0926 0.0931
November 0.0936 0.0916 0.0925
December 0.0958 0.0935 0.0947