YEARLY HIGH
814.7959 XAF
YEARLY LOW
758.4705 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
781.4641 XAF

2012 XDR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 814.7959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 758.4705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.3254 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 780.2319 to the December average rate of 769.6055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 814.7959 was up 4.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 777.6172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,073,979 XAF
2011 Average 3,750,489 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,792,352 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 281,626.97 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

807.6693
761.4500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 776.6688, compared to 786.2593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.5905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 776.6688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 786.2593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 30.8502 XAF (High: 799.9784 / Low: 769.1282). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.1155 XAF (High: 783.4950 / Low: 774.3795).

May Spread (Volatile) ±30.8502
October Spread (Stable) ±9.1155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 16.9276 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.9276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 803.8177) against the same month in 2011 (average: 732.9390), the exchange rate shifted by +70.8788 (+9.67%).

2012 Avg (July) 803.8177
2011 Avg (July) 732.9390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 791.4683 769.7342 780.2319
February 775.1640 758.4705 768.0207
March 770.1705 759.5206 765.3016
April 771.8015 761.3162 768.9732
May 799.9784 769.1282 784.3914
June 799.6657 786.5181 793.0940
July 814.7959 786.5379 803.8177
August 811.1311 792.9822 800.1866
September 794.9606 774.1762 783.2590
October 783.4950 774.3795 778.7822
November 787.9007 774.7350 781.9049
December 777.2034 763.4546 769.6055