YEARLY HIGH
0.1384 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.1172 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1288 CNY

2012 AFN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.1172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0213 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1369 to the December average rate of 0.1213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1384 was down 10.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1542, 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 692 CNY
2011 Average 732 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 586 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.36 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1387
0.1178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CNY 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 0.1319, compared to 0.1258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1319
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0090 CNY (High: 0.1367 / Low: 0.1278). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 CNY (High: 0.1308 / Low: 0.1301).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1369) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1534), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0165 (-10.73%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1369
2011 Avg (January) 0.1534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1384 0.1363 0.1369
February 0.1367 0.1278 0.1309
March 0.1311 0.1282 0.1305
April 0.1308 0.1301 0.1305
May 0.1318 0.1300 0.1308
June 0.1324 0.1315 0.1318
July 0.1326 0.1314 0.1319
August 0.1321 0.1311 0.1315
September 0.1318 0.1237 0.1284
October 0.1244 0.1207 0.1220
November 0.1211 0.1172 0.1195
December 0.1225 0.1197 0.1213