YEARLY HIGH
10.3099 CDF
YEARLY LOW
9.3613 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9096 CDF

2012 XPF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 10.3099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 9.3613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9486 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8488 to the December average rate of 10.1663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.3099 was down 9.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.4055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,550 CDF
2011 Average 53,171 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 46,807 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,743.00 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.2327
9.4360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to CDF 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 9.9456, compared to 9.8736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0720 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5775 CDF (High: 10.1254 / Low: 9.5479). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1496 CDF (High: 10.2377 / Low: 10.0881).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5775
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1496

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 0.2657 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 10.0977) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.0252), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9275 (-8.41%).

2012 Avg (April) 10.0977
2011 Avg (April) 11.0252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1900 9.6575 9.8488
February 10.2813 9.9937 10.1430
March 10.2550 10.0031 10.1342
April 10.3099 10.0044 10.0977
May 10.1254 9.5479 9.8320
June 9.9182 9.4588 9.6180
July 9.6956 9.3613 9.5024
August 9.7815 9.4231 9.5991
September 10.1553 9.7470 9.9591
October 10.1428 9.9695 10.0556
November 10.1329 9.8196 9.9589
December 10.2377 10.0881 10.1663