2012 AFN to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 AFN to VND Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the AFN to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 461.0869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 391.6958.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.3911 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 454.5376 to the December average rate of 404.2966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 461.0869 was down 5.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 486.3920, 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 VND 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 435.5701, compared to 415.6803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.8898 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 31.9228 VND (High: 453.8347 / Low: 421.9119). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1537 VND (High: 432.4642 / Low: 430.3105).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 21.3732 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 454.5376) against the same month in 2011 (average: 453.0507), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4869 (+0.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 461.0869 | 449.5675 | 454.5376 |
| February | 453.8347 | 421.9119 | 433.1644 |
| March | 433.0142 | 421.0596 | 430.6518 |
| April | 431.7949 | 429.2387 | 430.9364 |
| May | 432.4956 | 429.5134 | 431.2190 |
| June | 434.5322 | 431.3889 | 432.9112 |
| July | 433.3585 | 430.3586 | 431.8231 |
| August | 432.4642 | 430.3105 | 431.0517 |
| September | 431.6770 | 405.7022 | 422.8439 |
| October | 414.1104 | 399.5114 | 405.2594 |
| November | 404.1951 | 391.6958 | 398.8070 |
| December | 410.6814 | 398.0935 | 404.2966 |