YEARLY HIGH
461.0869 VND
YEARLY LOW
391.6958 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
425.6252 VND

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,305,434 VND
2011 Average 2,333,436 VND
Yearly Trough Low 1,958,479 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 346,955.26 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

460.1107
393.2339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 435.5701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 415.6803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±31.9228
August Spread (Stable) ±2.1537

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.3732

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (January) 454.5376
2011 Avg (January) 453.0507

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