YEARLY HIGH
0.0715 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0616 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0669 SRD

2012 AFN to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0709 to the December average rate of 0.0637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0715 was down 7.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0775, 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 358 SRD
2011 Average 365 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 308 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.89 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0717
0.0620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SRD 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 0.0683, compared to 0.0654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0045 SRD (High: 0.0708 / Low: 0.0663). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SRD (High: 0.0679 / Low: 0.0675).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0709) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0647), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+9.56%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0709
2011 Avg (January) 0.0647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0715 0.0705 0.0709
February 0.0708 0.0663 0.0679
March 0.0680 0.0661 0.0677
April 0.0680 0.0674 0.0677
May 0.0679 0.0675 0.0677
June 0.0679 0.0675 0.0678
July 0.0683 0.0673 0.0678
August 0.0682 0.0676 0.0679
September 0.0681 0.0646 0.0667
October 0.0647 0.0633 0.0638
November 0.0635 0.0616 0.0628
December 0.0645 0.0629 0.0637