YEARLY HIGH
0.0077 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0069 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0074 SAR

2012 XAF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0074 to the December average rate of 0.0075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0077 was down 9.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0085, 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 38 SAR
2011 Average 40 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 34 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.91 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0076
0.0070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SAR 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 0.0074, compared to 0.0073 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) 0.0074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0071). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0075 / Low: 0.0074).

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: 0.0076) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0076), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.49%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0076
2011 Avg (February) 0.0076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0075 0.0072 0.0074
February 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
March 0.0076 0.0075 0.0076
April 0.0076 0.0075 0.0075
May 0.0076 0.0071 0.0073
June 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
July 0.0072 0.0069 0.0070
August 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
September 0.0075 0.0072 0.0074
October 0.0075 0.0074 0.0074
November 0.0074 0.0073 0.0073
December 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075