YEARLY HIGH
0.0225 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0188 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0204 CAD

2012 AFN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0220 to the December average rate of 0.0192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0225 was down 5.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0238, 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 112 CAD
2011 Average 112 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 94 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.21 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0223
0.0188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CAD 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 0.0210, compared to 0.0198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0014 CAD (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0202). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0208 / Low: 0.0204).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0220) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0231), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-4.89%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0220
2011 Avg (January) 0.0231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0225 0.0216 0.0220
February 0.0216 0.0202 0.0207
March 0.0207 0.0201 0.0205
April 0.0208 0.0203 0.0206
May 0.0213 0.0204 0.0209
June 0.0215 0.0211 0.0213
July 0.0212 0.0207 0.0210
August 0.0208 0.0204 0.0205
September 0.0205 0.0193 0.0199
October 0.0194 0.0190 0.0192
November 0.0193 0.0188 0.0191
December 0.0195 0.0190 0.0192