2012 AFN to BYR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 AFN to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the AFN to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 184.6563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 161.2379.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.4184 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.9828 to the December average rate of 166.8194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 184.6563 was down 3.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 192.3140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
AFN to BYR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 171.6621, compared to 169.1748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4873 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 14.9161 BYR (High: 181.8600 / Low: 166.9439). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5245 BYR (High: 174.3170 / Low: 171.7925).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 10.0945 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 181.9828) against the same month in 2011 (average: 69.9766), the exchange rate shifted by +112.0061 (+160.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 184.6563 | 180.3922 | 181.9828 |
| February | 181.8600 | 166.9439 | 171.8882 |
| March | 169.6881 | 164.9810 | 167.7255 |
| April | 168.3838 | 165.7249 | 166.9197 |
| May | 174.4995 | 166.0745 | 169.1307 |
| June | 174.2487 | 171.0186 | 172.3256 |
| July | 175.0797 | 171.7748 | 173.2638 |
| August | 174.3170 | 171.7925 | 172.7473 |
| September | 175.4353 | 167.6859 | 171.8234 |
| October | 169.1434 | 164.6766 | 166.3562 |
| November | 166.1350 | 161.2379 | 164.0385 |
| December | 168.8658 | 164.5634 | 166.8194 |