YEARLY HIGH
10.8314 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
8.7923 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1017 ZMK

2012 XAF to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 10.8314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 8.7923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0391 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1346 to the December average rate of 10.4106, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.8314 was down 1.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.0239, 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 54,157 ZMK
2011 Average 51,343 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 43,962 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,195.68 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.8149
9.0083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ZMK 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 10.3501, compared to 9.8533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.1506 ZMK (High: 9.9430 / Low: 8.7923). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3133 ZMK (High: 10.8052 / Low: 10.4919).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.1506
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3133

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8982 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8982

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 10.5394) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.7085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8309 (+8.56%).

2012 Avg (February) 10.5394
2011 Avg (February) 9.7085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3457 9.9117 10.1346
February 10.8314 10.3391 10.5394
March 10.8052 10.4919 10.6644
April 10.8052 10.3611 10.5248
May 10.5990 10.0521 10.1802
June 10.2349 9.8450 10.0571
July 9.9430 8.7923 9.1589
August 9.6139 9.1045 9.2769
September 10.1118 9.5776 9.8795
October 10.4365 9.9461 10.2264
November 10.3902 10.0026 10.1674
December 10.6094 10.0133 10.4106