YEARLY HIGH
0.0290 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0243 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0269 SCR

2012 XAF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.0290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.0243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0273 to the December average rate of 0.0262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0290 was up 2.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0282, 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 145 SCR
2011 Average 131 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 122 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.31 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0287
0.0247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SCR 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 0.0279, compared to 0.0259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0025 SCR (High: 0.0285 / Low: 0.0261). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SCR (High: 0.0262 / Low: 0.0256).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0284) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+12.37%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0284
2011 Avg (March) 0.0253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0285 0.0261 0.0273
February 0.0290 0.0277 0.0283
March 0.0290 0.0275 0.0284
April 0.0290 0.0276 0.0281
May 0.0285 0.0270 0.0276
June 0.0281 0.0269 0.0276
July 0.0281 0.0260 0.0273
August 0.0263 0.0243 0.0251
September 0.0260 0.0248 0.0255
October 0.0262 0.0256 0.0259
November 0.0260 0.0253 0.0257
December 0.0264 0.0258 0.0262