YEARLY HIGH
0.0594 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0502 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0549 LTL

2012 AFN to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0580 to the December average rate of 0.0511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0594 was down 4.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0622, 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 297 LTL
2011 Average 281 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 251 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.80 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0588
0.0504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to LTL 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 0.0556, compared to 0.0541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0043 LTL (High: 0.0572 / Low: 0.0529). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 LTL (High: 0.0546 / Low: 0.0535).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0580) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0601), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-3.40%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0580
2011 Avg (January) 0.0601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0594 0.0566 0.0580
February 0.0572 0.0529 0.0543
March 0.0546 0.0535 0.0541
April 0.0548 0.0536 0.0543
May 0.0577 0.0540 0.0558
June 0.0579 0.0565 0.0571
July 0.0591 0.0566 0.0581
August 0.0582 0.0567 0.0576
September 0.0568 0.0527 0.0545
October 0.0527 0.0510 0.0517
November 0.0523 0.0506 0.0515
December 0.0520 0.0502 0.0511