YEARLY HIGH
0.0143 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0123 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0133 XDR

2012 AFN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0141 to the December average rate of 0.0126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0143 was down 6.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0153, 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 72 XDR
2011 Average 72 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 62 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.05 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0143
0.0124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to XDR 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 0.0136, compared to 0.0131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0009 XDR (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0131). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0136).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0141) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0150), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-6.00%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0141
2011 Avg (January) 0.0150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0143 0.0139 0.0141
February 0.0140 0.0131 0.0134
March 0.0135 0.0132 0.0134
April 0.0135 0.0134 0.0134
May 0.0137 0.0133 0.0135
June 0.0137 0.0136 0.0137
July 0.0138 0.0136 0.0137
August 0.0138 0.0136 0.0137
September 0.0136 0.0128 0.0132
October 0.0128 0.0125 0.0126
November 0.0127 0.0123 0.0125
December 0.0128 0.0125 0.0126