YEARLY HIGH
0.4457 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.3955 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4224 YER

2012 XAF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.4457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.3955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0503 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4298 to the December average rate of 0.4298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4457 was down 8.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4862, 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 2,229 YER
2011 Average 2,259 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,977 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.41 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4415
0.3996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to YER 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 0.4269, compared to 0.4178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0269 YER (High: 0.4307 / Low: 0.4038). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 YER (High: 0.4290 / Low: 0.4224).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0269
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4381) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4345), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+0.81%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4381
2011 Avg (February) 0.4345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4388 0.4234 0.4298
February 0.4457 0.4271 0.4381
March 0.4389 0.4274 0.4338
April 0.4366 0.4257 0.4315
May 0.4307 0.4038 0.4184
June 0.4138 0.4049 0.4099
July 0.4131 0.3955 0.4031
August 0.4124 0.3993 0.4064
September 0.4303 0.4119 0.4219
October 0.4290 0.4224 0.4252
November 0.4261 0.4165 0.4206
December 0.4342 0.4236 0.4298