YEARLY HIGH
0.1434 SYP
YEARLY LOW
0.1015 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1237 SYP

2012 XAF to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.1015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0419 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1069 to the December average rate of 0.1419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1434 was up 33.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1077, 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 717 SYP
2011 Average 506 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 507 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.50 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1454
0.1034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SYP 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 0.1155, compared to 0.1319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0140 SYP (High: 0.1155 / Low: 0.1015). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 SYP (High: 0.1168 / Low: 0.1143).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1419) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0383 (+36.93%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1419
2011 Avg (December) 0.1036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1155 0.1015 0.1069
February 0.1176 0.1142 0.1158
March 0.1168 0.1143 0.1156
April 0.1168 0.1143 0.1152
May 0.1219 0.1147 0.1174
June 0.1234 0.1205 0.1219
July 0.1231 0.1193 0.1208
August 0.1277 0.1222 0.1240
September 0.1340 0.1277 0.1317
October 0.1371 0.1341 0.1356
November 0.1405 0.1359 0.1375
December 0.1434 0.1399 0.1419