YEARLY HIGH
0.0172 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0146 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0159 EUR

2012 AFN to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0168 to the December average rate of 0.0148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0172 was down 4.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0180, 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 86 EUR
2011 Average 81 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 73 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.30 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0170
0.0146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to EUR 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 0.0161, compared to 0.0157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0012 EUR (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0153). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EUR (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0155).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0168) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0174), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-3.36%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0168
2011 Avg (January) 0.0174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0172 0.0164 0.0168
February 0.0165 0.0153 0.0157
March 0.0158 0.0155 0.0157
April 0.0159 0.0155 0.0157
May 0.0167 0.0156 0.0162
June 0.0167 0.0163 0.0165
July 0.0171 0.0164 0.0168
August 0.0169 0.0164 0.0167
September 0.0164 0.0153 0.0158
October 0.0153 0.0148 0.0150
November 0.0151 0.0146 0.0149
December 0.0151 0.0146 0.0148