YEARLY HIGH
8.4595 KMF
YEARLY LOW
7.1788 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8246 KMF

2012 AFN to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 8.4595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 7.1788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2807 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2654 to the December average rate of 7.2915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.4595 was down 4.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.8619, 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 42,298 KMF
2011 Average 40,020 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 35,894 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,403.33 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.3865
7.1920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KMF 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 7.9196, compared to 7.7297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.6803 KMF (High: 8.2050 / Low: 7.5247). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1027 KMF (High: 8.2932 / Low: 8.1906).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6803
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 0.5372 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 8.2654) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.5579), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2925 (-3.42%).

2012 Avg (January) 8.2654
2011 Avg (January) 8.5579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4595 8.0622 8.2654
February 8.1416 7.5390 7.7282
March 7.7876 7.6230 7.7014
April 7.8053 7.6401 7.7395
May 8.2226 7.6962 7.9523
June 8.2239 8.0445 8.1306
July 8.4385 7.9596 8.2869
August 8.2932 8.1906 8.2431
September 8.2050 7.5247 7.8413
October 7.5159 7.2853 7.3746
November 7.4439 7.2292 7.3407
December 7.4406 7.1788 7.2915