YEARLY HIGH
49.2108 MGA
YEARLY LOW
42.2443 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.6923 MGA

2012 AFN to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 49.2108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 42.2443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9665 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.1453 to the December average rate of 43.8783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 49.2108 was down 1.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 49.8548, 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 246,054 MGA
2011 Average 228,540 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 211,222 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,832.50 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

48.6872
42.1844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MGA 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 44.7685, compared to 44.6162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.7685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.6162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.0076 MGA (High: 47.0714 / Low: 44.0638). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7775 MGA (High: 46.9664 / Low: 46.1889).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.0076
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7775

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.0298 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 48.1453) against the same month in 2011 (average: 48.6229), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4776 (-0.98%).

2012 Avg (January) 48.1453
2011 Avg (January) 48.6229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.2108 47.0733 48.1453
February 47.0714 44.0638 45.1155
March 44.8996 43.5387 44.3083
April 43.7888 42.9429 43.5445
May 43.8349 42.8128 43.1682
June 45.2249 43.7707 44.3292
July 47.4413 45.1499 46.6243
August 46.9664 46.1889 46.5279
September 46.4346 43.5311 45.0587
October 43.4396 42.4495 42.7263
November 43.5782 42.2443 42.8817
December 44.4057 43.1004 43.8783