YEARLY HIGH
152.5948 GNF
YEARLY LOW
133.0867 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
143.8155 GNF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 762,974 GNF
2011 Average 783,070 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 665,434 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,540.46 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

152.2924
134.3837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.9094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141.7215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.0714
August Spread (Stable) ±1.7426

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (January) 150.8000
2011 Avg (January) 167.8379

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