YEARLY HIGH
184.6563 BYR
YEARLY LOW
161.2379 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
170.4184 BYR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 923,282 BYR
2011 Average 485,346 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 806,189 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,092.15 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

183.7772
162.2441
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.6621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 169.1748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±14.9161
August Spread (Stable) ±2.5245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (January) 181.9828
2011 Avg (January) 69.9766

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