YEARLY HIGH
0.0591 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0490 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0539 PEN

2012 AFN to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0584 to the December average rate of 0.0499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0591 was down 10.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0660, 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 296 PEN
2011 Average 312 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 245 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.92 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0593
0.0489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to PEN 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 0.0558, compared to 0.0519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0038 PEN (High: 0.0582 / Low: 0.0544). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PEN (High: 0.0544 / Low: 0.0539).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0584) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0648), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0064 (-9.91%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0584
2011 Avg (January) 0.0648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0591 0.0581 0.0584
February 0.0582 0.0544 0.0558
March 0.0555 0.0540 0.0553
April 0.0554 0.0547 0.0550
May 0.0560 0.0545 0.0552
June 0.0561 0.0547 0.0554
July 0.0552 0.0542 0.0546
August 0.0544 0.0539 0.0541
September 0.0541 0.0511 0.0529
October 0.0511 0.0500 0.0504
November 0.0504 0.0490 0.0498
December 0.0508 0.0495 0.0499