YEARLY HIGH
0.0247 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0227 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0237 MDL

2012 XAF to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 0.0247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0232 to the December average rate of 0.0243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0247 was down 4.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0260, 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 124 MDL
2011 Average 123 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 114 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.01 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0245
0.0230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MDL 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 0.0235, compared to 0.0240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 MDL (High: 0.0237 / Low: 0.0228). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MDL (High: 0.0246 / Low: 0.0242).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.0243) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0244), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.42%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.0243
2011 Avg (September) 0.0244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0237 0.0228 0.0232
February 0.0242 0.0235 0.0239
March 0.0240 0.0235 0.0238
April 0.0240 0.0234 0.0236
May 0.0236 0.0227 0.0232
June 0.0235 0.0228 0.0231
July 0.0236 0.0230 0.0232
August 0.0239 0.0233 0.0236
September 0.0247 0.0238 0.0243
October 0.0244 0.0239 0.0242
November 0.0245 0.0238 0.0241
December 0.0246 0.0242 0.0243