YEARLY HIGH
0.0275 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0245 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0258 MXN

2012 XAF to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.0245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0264 to the December average rate of 0.0258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0275 was down 4.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0289, 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 138 MXN
2011 Average 131 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 123 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.16 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0268
0.0247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MXN 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 0.0262, compared to 0.0254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0016 MXN (High: 0.0275 / Low: 0.0259). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MXN (High: 0.0258 / Low: 0.0254).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0264) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+8.37%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0264
2011 Avg (January) 0.0244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0275 0.0259 0.0264
February 0.0263 0.0253 0.0258
March 0.0260 0.0251 0.0256
April 0.0266 0.0256 0.0262
May 0.0269 0.0259 0.0266
June 0.0272 0.0258 0.0266
July 0.0258 0.0246 0.0250
August 0.0255 0.0245 0.0249
September 0.0257 0.0252 0.0254
October 0.0258 0.0252 0.0255
November 0.0258 0.0254 0.0256
December 0.0262 0.0253 0.0258