YEARLY HIGH
0.7729 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.7397 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7509 KMF

2012 XAF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 0.7729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.7397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0332 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7500 to the December average rate of 0.7502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7729 was up 1.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7629, 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 3,865 KMF
2011 Average 3,723 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 3,699 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.03 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7579
0.7490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KMF 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 0.7500, compared to 0.7519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0246 KMF (High: 0.7729 / Low: 0.7483). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KMF (High: 0.7500 / Low: 0.7500).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.7571) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7506), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+0.87%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.7571
2011 Avg (September) 0.7506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7500 0.7500 0.7500
February 0.7538 0.7500 0.7501
March 0.7500 0.7500 0.7500
April 0.7500 0.7500 0.7500
May 0.7500 0.7457 0.7498
June 0.7500 0.7500 0.7500
July 0.7586 0.7397 0.7504
August 0.7602 0.7468 0.7533
September 0.7729 0.7483 0.7571
October 0.7522 0.7455 0.7501
November 0.7518 0.7447 0.7500
December 0.7517 0.7489 0.7502