YEARLY HIGH
42.5430 VND
YEARLY LOW
38.4165 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.8767 VND

2012 XAF to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 42.5430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 38.4165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1265 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.2498 to the December average rate of 41.6013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 42.5430 was down 9.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 46.7694, 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 212,715 VND
2011 Average 217,293 VND
Yearly Trough Low 192,083 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,632.42 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

42.3381
38.8163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to VND 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 41.2670, compared to 40.4864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.2670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.4864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.6742 VND (High: 42.0025 / Low: 39.3283). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8828 VND (High: 41.5968 / Low: 40.7140).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.6742
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8828

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 1.0911 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 42.0446) against the same month in 2011 (average: 40.6276), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4170 (+3.49%).

2012 Avg (February) 42.0446
2011 Avg (February) 40.6276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.0461 40.5593 41.2498
February 42.5430 41.3503 42.0446
March 42.3976 41.3787 41.9401
April 42.3619 41.4197 41.7616
May 42.0025 39.3283 40.6705
June 40.4260 39.3417 39.9351
July 40.1333 38.4165 39.1098
August 39.9601 38.8663 39.3916
September 41.6876 39.9419 40.8498
October 41.5968 40.7140 41.2212
November 41.2605 40.1389 40.7446
December 42.0776 40.7327 41.6013