YEARLY HIGH
0.3051 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.2454 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2686 MXN

2012 AFN to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.2454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0596 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2909 to the December average rate of 0.2502, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3051 was down 5.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3214, 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 1,525 MXN
2011 Average 1,404 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 1,227 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298.14 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2950
0.2462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MXN 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 0.2768, compared to 0.2605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0275 MXN (High: 0.2948 / Low: 0.2673). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 MXN (High: 0.2528 / Low: 0.2481).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0252 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2909) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+3.09%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2909
2011 Avg (January) 0.2822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3051 0.2792 0.2909
February 0.2797 0.2579 0.2657
March 0.2685 0.2561 0.2633
April 0.2737 0.2632 0.2701
May 0.2948 0.2673 0.2818
June 0.2980 0.2772 0.2887
July 0.2829 0.2723 0.2765
August 0.2760 0.2708 0.2724
September 0.2734 0.2531 0.2628
October 0.2528 0.2481 0.2507
November 0.2539 0.2465 0.2503
December 0.2539 0.2454 0.2502