YEARLY HIGH
0.1137 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0923 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0992 XAF

2012 ZMK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZMK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.1137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0214 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0987 to the December average rate of 0.0961, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1137 was up 6.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1064, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 569 XAF
2011 Average 488 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 462 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.06 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1108
0.0922
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.0967, compared to 0.1018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0132 XAF (High: 0.1137 / Low: 0.1006). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 XAF (High: 0.0953 / Low: 0.0925).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1093) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+15.09%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1093
2011 Avg (July) 0.0950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1009 0.0967 0.0987
February 0.0967 0.0923 0.0949
March 0.0953 0.0925 0.0938
April 0.0965 0.0925 0.0950
May 0.0995 0.0943 0.0982
June 0.1016 0.0977 0.0994
July 0.1137 0.1006 0.1093
August 0.1098 0.1040 0.1078
September 0.1044 0.0989 0.1013
October 0.1005 0.0958 0.0978
November 0.1000 0.0962 0.0984
December 0.0999 0.0943 0.0961