YEARLY HIGH
1.4003 SYP
YEARLY LOW
1.1293 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2854 SYP

2012 AFN to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1.4003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.1293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2710 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1772 to the December average rate of 1.3791, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4003 was up 22.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1451, 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 7,001 SYP
2011 Average 5,434 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 5,646 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,355.01 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3993
1.1570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SYP 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 1.2188, compared to 1.3521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1362 SYP (High: 1.3225 / Low: 1.1863). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 SYP (High: 1.1900 / Low: 1.1862).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1362
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.3791) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2667 (+23.97%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.3791
2011 Avg (December) 1.1125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2416 1.1293 1.1772
February 1.2425 1.1651 1.1925
March 1.1898 1.1619 1.1873
April 1.1900 1.1862 1.1885
May 1.3225 1.1863 1.2455
June 1.3274 1.3184 1.3216
July 1.3532 1.3245 1.3339
August 1.3780 1.3458 1.3573
September 1.3856 1.3366 1.3633
October 1.3422 1.3269 1.3329
November 1.3658 1.3258 1.3462
December 1.4003 1.3642 1.3791