2012 XCD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

201.2629 XAF

YEARLY LOW

180.9277 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

188.9159 XAF

2012 XCD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 201.2629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 180.9277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.3352 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.2542 to the December average rate of 185.1635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 201.2629 was up 6.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 188.3419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,006,315 XAF

2011 Average 882,320 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 904,639 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,675.82 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

198.0939

182.3666

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to XAF 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 187.3635, compared to 190.4683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 187.3635

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.4683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 12.4770 XAF (High: 196.1860 / Low: 183.7090). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8068 XAF (High: 188.3978 / Low: 185.5910).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.4770

October Spread (Stable) ±2.8068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.2217 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 196.7833) against the same month in 2011 (average: 170.6799), the exchange rate shifted by +26.1034 (+15.29%).

2012 Avg (July) 196.7833

2011 Avg (July) 170.6799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	191.8050	184.2871	188.2542
February	186.0673	180.9277	183.6772
March	186.2151	182.2258	183.9410
April	185.9557	182.2258	184.5789
May	196.1860	183.7090	189.7948
June	196.4416	191.8616	193.9352
July	201.2629	191.4680	196.7833
August	199.3122	192.9737	195.8706
September	193.2313	184.9627	188.6489
October	188.3978	185.5910	187.1193
November	191.1101	186.9289	189.2242
December	187.8180	183.2792	185.1635