YEARLY HIGH
0.8856 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.7919 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8507 HTG

2012 AFN to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.8856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.7919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0937 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8772 to the December average rate of 0.8188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8856 was down 6.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9507, 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 4,428 HTG
2011 Average 4,596 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 3,960 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 468.46 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8842
0.7998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to HTG 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 0.8614, compared to 0.8400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0585 HTG (High: 0.8779 / Low: 0.8194). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 HTG (High: 0.8715 / Low: 0.8673).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0585
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0357 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.8772) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9358), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0586 (-6.26%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.8772
2011 Avg (January) 0.9358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8856 0.8713 0.8772
February 0.8779 0.8194 0.8414
March 0.8550 0.8302 0.8509
April 0.8698 0.8476 0.8570
May 0.8768 0.8652 0.8696
June 0.8762 0.8682 0.8722
July 0.8770 0.8682 0.8712
August 0.8715 0.8673 0.8694
September 0.8700 0.8292 0.8544
October 0.8296 0.8138 0.8196
November 0.8178 0.7919 0.8068
December 0.8311 0.8095 0.8188