2012 XAF to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1505 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.1373 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1445 LRD

2012 XAF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.1505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1430 to the December average rate of 0.1461, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1505 was down 8.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1643, 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 752 LRD

2011 Average 759 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 686 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.05 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1488

0.1390

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to LRD 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 0.1457, compared to 0.1432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1457

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0093 LRD (High: 0.1497 / Low: 0.1404). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 LRD (High: 0.1496 / Low: 0.1462).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1480) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.02%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1480

2011 Avg (March) 0.1479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1482	0.1398	0.1430
February	0.1500	0.1443	0.1477
March	0.1505	0.1463	0.1480
April	0.1496	0.1462	0.1480
May	0.1497	0.1404	0.1449
June	0.1440	0.1400	0.1424
July	0.1429	0.1373	0.1399
August	0.1421	0.1380	0.1399
September	0.1488	0.1417	0.1448
October	0.1466	0.1424	0.1447
November	0.1468	0.1421	0.1441
December	0.1482	0.1440	0.1461