2012 AFN to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 AFN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the AFN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 152.5948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 133.0867.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.5081 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.8000 to the December average rate of 137.1914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 152.5948 was down 14.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 179.2112, 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 GNF 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 145.9094, compared to 141.7215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1879 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 11.0714 GNF (High: 150.4001 / Low: 139.3288). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7426 GNF (High: 148.8315 / Low: 147.0889).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 7.2340 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 150.8000) against the same month in 2011 (average: 167.8379), the exchange rate shifted by -17.0379 (-10.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 152.5948 | 149.4215 | 150.8000 |
| February | 150.4001 | 139.3288 | 143.5660 |
| March | 147.0319 | 140.7204 | 145.6995 |
| April | 147.0232 | 143.5233 | 145.1228 |
| May | 146.3058 | 139.2340 | 144.3419 |
| June | 148.5024 | 144.2470 | 145.9264 |
| July | 149.0206 | 146.2122 | 147.5550 |
| August | 148.8315 | 147.0889 | 147.9002 |
| September | 148.7683 | 138.4755 | 143.9042 |
| October | 140.1602 | 135.2242 | 137.9021 |
| November | 138.3032 | 133.0867 | 135.8761 |
| December | 140.7845 | 133.8173 | 137.1914 |