YEARLY HIGH
0.0639 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0586 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0609 RUB

2012 XAF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.0639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.0586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0617 to the December average rate of 0.0614, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0639 was down 4.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0672, 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 319 RUB
2011 Average 309 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 293 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.34 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0632
0.0587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to RUB 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 0.0605, compared to 0.0612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0039 RUB (High: 0.0629 / Low: 0.0590). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 RUB (High: 0.0595 / Low: 0.0588).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0629) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0613), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+2.49%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0629
2011 Avg (June) 0.0613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0635 0.0604 0.0617
February 0.0606 0.0593 0.0601
March 0.0599 0.0586 0.0591
April 0.0595 0.0588 0.0591
May 0.0629 0.0590 0.0602
June 0.0639 0.0619 0.0629
July 0.0628 0.0593 0.0609
August 0.0620 0.0595 0.0604
September 0.0621 0.0610 0.0616
October 0.0621 0.0612 0.0615
November 0.0619 0.0610 0.0614
December 0.0621 0.0607 0.0614