YEARLY HIGH
0.0069 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0062 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0064 PLN

2012 XAF to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0067 to the December average rate of 0.0062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0069 was down 1.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0069, 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 34 PLN
2011 Average 31 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 31 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.50 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0067
0.0062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to PLN 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 0.0065, compared to 0.0063 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) 0.0065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 PLN (High: 0.0069 / Low: 0.0064). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PLN (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0062).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0067) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+14.08%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0067
2011 Avg (January) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0069 0.0064 0.0067
February 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
March 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
April 0.0064 0.0063 0.0064
May 0.0067 0.0063 0.0065
June 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
July 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
August 0.0064 0.0062 0.0062
September 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
October 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
November 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
December 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062