2012 AFN to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 AFN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the AFN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 96.0612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 81.2274.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8337 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.0025 to the December average rate of 84.1918, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 96.0612 was down 8.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 104.8182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
AFN to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 91.0559, compared to 86.6347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4213 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 6.9746 SLL (High: 94.8920 / Low: 87.9175). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9954 SLL (High: 90.3726 / Low: 89.3772).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.5138 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 95.0025) against the same month in 2011 (average: 97.3360), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3335 (-2.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 96.0612 | 93.9769 | 95.0025 |
| February | 94.8920 | 87.9175 | 90.4887 |
| March | 92.0876 | 88.0945 | 90.3020 |
| April | 91.7270 | 89.6152 | 90.3455 |
| May | 90.6094 | 89.3539 | 89.9387 |
| June | 90.8811 | 89.8359 | 90.2583 |
| July | 90.4566 | 86.6697 | 89.9735 |
| August | 90.3726 | 89.3772 | 89.9475 |
| September | 90.3766 | 85.5890 | 88.3427 |
| October | 85.8274 | 83.7656 | 84.4723 |
| November | 84.1208 | 81.2274 | 82.8802 |
| December | 85.0730 | 83.0359 | 84.1918 |