YEARLY HIGH
0.0055 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0049 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0052 PEN

2012 XAF to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0053 to the December average rate of 0.0051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0055 was down 14.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0064, 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 27 PEN
2011 Average 29 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 24 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.19 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0055
0.0049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to PEN 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 0.0053, compared to 0.0051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0003 PEN (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0049). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PEN (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0051).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0054) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0056), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-3.67%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0054
2011 Avg (February) 0.0056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
February 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
March 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054
April 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
May 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
June 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
July 0.0051 0.0049 0.0049
August 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
September 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
October 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
November 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
December 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051