YEARLY HIGH
0.1785 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1530 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1674 NAD

2012 AFN to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.1530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0255 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1738 to the December average rate of 0.1676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1785 was down 3.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1853, 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 893 NAD
2011 Average 819 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 765 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.44 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1755
0.1554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to NAD 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 0.1658, compared to 0.1690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0163 NAD (High: 0.1763 / Low: 0.1600). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 NAD (High: 0.1710 / Low: 0.1653).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1738) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1610), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+7.89%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1738
2011 Avg (January) 0.1610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1785 0.1677 0.1738
February 0.1664 0.1557 0.1591
March 0.1599 0.1530 0.1571
April 0.1654 0.1579 0.1620
May 0.1763 0.1600 0.1687
June 0.1778 0.1697 0.1739
July 0.1760 0.1681 0.1708
August 0.1751 0.1674 0.1710
September 0.1738 0.1612 0.1682
October 0.1720 0.1638 0.1682
November 0.1710 0.1653 0.1684
December 0.1726 0.1639 0.1676