YEARLY HIGH
0.0075 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0067 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0071 QAR

2012 XAF to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0072 to the December average rate of 0.0073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0075 was down 9.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0083, 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 37 QAR
2011 Average 38 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 33 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.79 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0074
0.0068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to QAR 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 0.0072, compared to 0.0071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 QAR (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0069). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0072).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
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 April and May, 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: 0.0073) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0074), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.47%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0073
2011 Avg (February) 0.0074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0073 0.0070 0.0072
February 0.0075 0.0072 0.0073
March 0.0074 0.0072 0.0073
April 0.0074 0.0073 0.0073
May 0.0073 0.0069 0.0071
June 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
July 0.0070 0.0067 0.0068
August 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
September 0.0073 0.0070 0.0071
October 0.0073 0.0072 0.0072
November 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
December 0.0074 0.0072 0.0073