YEARLY HIGH
0.0088 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0079 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0084 VEF

2012 XAF to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.0088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0084 to the December average rate of 0.0086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0088 was down 9.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0097, 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 VEF
2011 Average 45 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 39 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.52 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0087
0.0080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to VEF 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 0.0085, compared to 0.0083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 VEF (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0081). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 VEF (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0084).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
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: 0.0087) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0087), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.54%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0087
2011 Avg (February) 0.0087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0086 0.0083 0.0084
February 0.0088 0.0085 0.0087
March 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
April 0.0087 0.0086 0.0086
May 0.0087 0.0081 0.0084
June 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
July 0.0083 0.0079 0.0080
August 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
September 0.0086 0.0082 0.0084
October 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
November 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
December 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086