YEARLY HIGH
2.0533 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.7412 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8963 XPF

2012 AFN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2.0533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.7412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3120 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0070 to the December average rate of 1.7686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0533 was down 3.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1346, 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 10,266 XPF
2011 Average 9,706 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 8,706 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,560.19 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0324
1.7447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to XPF 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 1.9220, compared to 1.8706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1527 XPF (High: 1.9788 / Low: 1.8261). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0360 XPF (High: 1.8863 / Low: 1.8503).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1527
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1317 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.0070) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0739 (-3.55%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.0070
2011 Avg (January) 2.0809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0533 1.9633 2.0070
February 1.9788 1.8261 1.8753
March 1.8863 1.8503 1.8695
April 1.8929 1.8547 1.8783
May 1.9963 1.8637 1.9282
June 2.0028 1.9417 1.9739
July 2.0436 1.9585 2.0085
August 2.0159 1.9567 1.9914
September 1.9604 1.8236 1.8855
October 1.8223 1.7665 1.7887
November 1.8043 1.7518 1.7811
December 1.8023 1.7412 1.7686