YEARLY HIGH
0.1703 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.1457 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1583 HKD

2012 AFN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0246 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1683 to the December average rate of 0.1506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1703 was down 6.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1816, 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 852 HKD
2011 Average 881 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 728 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.24 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1703
0.1464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to HKD 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 0.1620, compared to 0.1547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0106 HKD (High: 0.1679 / Low: 0.1573). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 HKD (High: 0.1610 / Low: 0.1604).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1683) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1808), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0125 (-6.93%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1683
2011 Avg (January) 0.1808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1703 0.1675 0.1683
February 0.1679 0.1573 0.1611
March 0.1611 0.1572 0.1605
April 0.1610 0.1604 0.1607
May 0.1609 0.1603 0.1607
June 0.1614 0.1605 0.1607
July 0.1611 0.1597 0.1605
August 0.1609 0.1597 0.1604
September 0.1611 0.1526 0.1575
October 0.1527 0.1497 0.1507
November 0.1501 0.1457 0.1484
December 0.1523 0.1489 0.1506