YEARLY HIGH
0.0597 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0513 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0552 MZN

2012 XAF to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.0513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0531 to the December average rate of 0.0590, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0597 was down 15.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0708, 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 298 MZN
2011 Average 304 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 257 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.80 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0597
0.0516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MZN 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 0.0542, compared to 0.0561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0029 MZN (High: 0.0566 / Low: 0.0537). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MZN (High: 0.0560 / Low: 0.0547).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0590) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+10.26%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0590
2011 Avg (December) 0.0536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0542 0.0522 0.0531
February 0.0566 0.0537 0.0547
March 0.0563 0.0538 0.0552
April 0.0560 0.0547 0.0554
May 0.0554 0.0525 0.0537
June 0.0537 0.0522 0.0531
July 0.0536 0.0513 0.0523
August 0.0550 0.0526 0.0537
September 0.0573 0.0549 0.0563
October 0.0582 0.0564 0.0572
November 0.0595 0.0571 0.0582
December 0.0597 0.0581 0.0590