YEARLY HIGH
2.3126 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.1008 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2078 KRW

2012 XAF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 2.3126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 2.1008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2118 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2478 to the December average rate of 2.1499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3126 was down 5.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.4505, 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 11,563 KRW
2011 Average 11,656 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 10,504 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,059.03 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2936
2.1125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KRW 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 2.2573, compared to 2.1584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0865 KRW (High: 2.1991 / Low: 2.1126). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0427 KRW (High: 2.1696 / Low: 2.1269).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0865
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0427

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 0.0832 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.2679) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2975), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0296 (-1.29%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.2679
2011 Avg (March) 2.2975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2881 2.2243 2.2478
February 2.3049 2.2358 2.2650
March 2.3126 2.2402 2.2679
April 2.3086 2.2516 2.2785
May 2.2768 2.2273 2.2592
June 2.2445 2.1919 2.2250
July 2.1991 2.1126 2.1418
August 2.1743 2.1008 2.1396
September 2.2352 2.1707 2.2042
October 2.2078 2.1526 2.1875
November 2.1539 2.1047 2.1276
December 2.1696 2.1269 2.1499