YEARLY HIGH
4.4641 GYD
YEARLY LOW
3.8066 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1418 GYD

2012 AFN to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 4.4641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 3.8066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6575 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4005 to the December average rate of 3.9337, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.4641 was down 7.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.8020, 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 22,320 GYD
2011 Average 23,097 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 19,033 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,287.59 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.4529
3.8243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to GYD 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 4.2349, compared to 4.0487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2982 GYD (High: 4.3941 / Low: 4.0959). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0321 GYD (High: 4.2105 / Low: 4.1784).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2982
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1891 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1891

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.4005) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.7620), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3616 (-7.59%).

2012 Avg (January) 4.4005
2011 Avg (January) 4.7620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4641 4.3560 4.4005
February 4.3941 4.0959 4.2149
March 4.2192 4.0892 4.1996
April 4.2178 4.1810 4.1948
May 4.2733 4.1701 4.1973
June 4.2519 4.1735 4.2023
July 4.2331 4.1811 4.2096
August 4.2105 4.1784 4.1969
September 4.2212 4.0180 4.1321
October 4.0169 3.9047 3.9430
November 3.9200 3.8066 3.8767
December 3.9748 3.8899 3.9337