YEARLY HIGH
0.6082 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.5450 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5784 MRO

2012 XAF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.6082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.5450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0632 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5673 to the December average rate of 0.5970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6082 was down 2.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6233, 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 3,041 MRO
2011 Average 2,945 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 2,725 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 315.80 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6012
0.5504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MRO 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 0.5752, compared to 0.5816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0376 MRO (High: 0.5855 / Low: 0.5479). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 MRO (High: 0.6007 / Low: 0.5888).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

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 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.5970) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5750), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0219 (+3.82%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.5970
2011 Avg (December) 0.5750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5820 0.5535 0.5673
February 0.6011 0.5768 0.5867
March 0.5959 0.5795 0.5889
April 0.5937 0.5719 0.5820
May 0.5855 0.5479 0.5681
June 0.5661 0.5455 0.5581
July 0.5643 0.5450 0.5546
August 0.5781 0.5606 0.5697
September 0.6028 0.5774 0.5907
October 0.6007 0.5888 0.5946
November 0.5898 0.5769 0.5828
December 0.6082 0.5873 0.5970