YEARLY HIGH
1.8428 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1.6551 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7645 KPW

2012 XAF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.8428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.6551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1877 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7707 to the December average rate of 1.7991, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8428 was down 1.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8638, 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 9,214 KPW
2011 Average 1,952 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 8,276 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 938.35 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8278
1.6745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KPW 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 1.7801, compared to 1.7490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1156 KPW (High: 1.8146 / Low: 1.6990). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0266 KPW (High: 1.7948 / Low: 1.7682).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1156
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0266

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 0.0493 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.8150) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2900), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5250 (+525.93%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.8150
2011 Avg (February) 0.2900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8087 1.7381 1.7707
February 1.8428 1.7914 1.8150
March 1.8294 1.7900 1.8123
April 1.8294 1.7928 1.8061
May 1.8146 1.6990 1.7568
June 1.7432 1.6982 1.7196
July 1.7323 1.6551 1.6873
August 1.7263 1.6713 1.7008
September 1.8010 1.7240 1.7661
October 1.7948 1.7682 1.7802
November 1.7819 1.7430 1.7604
December 1.8174 1.7735 1.7991