YEARLY HIGH
0.3039 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.2762 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2924 KZT

2012 XAF to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.3039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.2762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0277 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2920 to the December average rate of 0.3008, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3039 was down 7.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3302, 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 1,519 KZT
2011 Average 1,544 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,381 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.46 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3028
0.2789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KZT 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 0.2930, compared to 0.2917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0186 KZT (High: 0.2979 / Low: 0.2793). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 KZT (High: 0.3002 / Low: 0.2950).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3008) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2972), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+1.19%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3008
2011 Avg (December) 0.2972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2991 0.2863 0.2920
February 0.3022 0.2950 0.2989
March 0.3005 0.2937 0.2976
April 0.3002 0.2942 0.2966
May 0.2979 0.2793 0.2887
June 0.2878 0.2798 0.2844
July 0.2873 0.2762 0.2809
August 0.2870 0.2798 0.2825
September 0.3000 0.2864 0.2939
October 0.3002 0.2950 0.2976
November 0.2979 0.2921 0.2944
December 0.3039 0.2961 0.3008