YEARLY HIGH
0.0877 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0773 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0828 PHP

2012 XAF to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.0877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0857 to the December average rate of 0.0820, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0877 was down 9.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0973, 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 439 PHP
2011 Average 456 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 386 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.12 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0871
0.0778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to PHP 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 0.0848, compared to 0.0807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0036 PHP (High: 0.0809 / Low: 0.0773). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 PHP (High: 0.0824 / Low: 0.0812).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0860) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0884), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-2.73%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0860
2011 Avg (February) 0.0884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0869 0.0847 0.0857
February 0.0877 0.0849 0.0860
March 0.0874 0.0852 0.0863
April 0.0872 0.0850 0.0856
May 0.0850 0.0821 0.0838
June 0.0828 0.0803 0.0817
July 0.0809 0.0773 0.0785
August 0.0810 0.0776 0.0795
September 0.0831 0.0802 0.0818
October 0.0824 0.0812 0.0819
November 0.0813 0.0796 0.0804
December 0.0830 0.0807 0.0820