YEARLY HIGH
2.5287 XAF
YEARLY LOW
2.2434 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3694 XAF

2012 YER to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the YER to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 2.5287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 2.2434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2852 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3268 to the December average rate of 2.3269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5287 was up 6.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3635, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,643 XAF
2011 Average 11,080 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 11,217 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,426.22 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5007
2.2634
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 2.3439, compared to 2.3949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1545 XAF (High: 2.4762 / Low: 2.3217). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0366 XAF (High: 2.3676 / Low: 2.3309).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1545
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0366

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 0.0901 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.4809) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3408 (+15.93%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.4809
2011 Avg (July) 2.1401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3618 2.2790 2.3268
February 2.3416 2.2434 2.2832
March 2.3397 2.2786 2.3055
April 2.3493 2.2903 2.3175
May 2.4762 2.3217 2.3907
June 2.4696 2.4165 2.4396
July 2.5287 2.4206 2.4809
August 2.5043 2.4246 2.4608
September 2.4277 2.3237 2.3707
October 2.3676 2.3309 2.3521
November 2.4009 2.3471 2.3778
December 2.3608 2.3031 2.3269