YEARLY HIGH
8.9514 SLL
YEARLY LOW
8.0292 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5325 SLL

2012 XAF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 8.9514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 8.0292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9222 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6227 to the December average rate of 8.6632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.9514 was down 8.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.8331, 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 44,757 SLL
2011 Average 45,656 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 40,146 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,611.15 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.8587
8.0839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SLL 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 8.6275, compared to 8.4376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5669 SLL (High: 8.7904 / Low: 8.2236). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1214 SLL (High: 8.6582 / Low: 8.5369).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5669
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1214

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 0.2725 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 8.7843) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.5879), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1964 (+2.29%).

2012 Avg (February) 8.7843
2011 Avg (February) 8.5879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9124 8.4298 8.6227
February 8.9514 8.6749 8.7843
March 8.9505 8.6673 8.7942
April 8.8677 8.6615 8.7551
May 8.7904 8.2236 8.4826
June 8.4233 8.2270 8.3261
July 8.3812 8.0292 8.1484
August 8.3529 8.0614 8.2199
September 8.7109 8.3229 8.5344
October 8.6582 8.5369 8.5921
November 8.5833 8.3736 8.4675
December 8.7608 8.5386 8.6632