YEARLY HIGH
0.4895 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.4207 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4538 AFN

2012 ALL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ALL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.4895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.4207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0688 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4303 to the December average rate of 0.4831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4895 was up 1.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4824, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,447 AFN
2011 Average 2,194 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,104 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 343.78 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4883
0.4251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL to AFN 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 0.4466, compared to 0.4609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0334 AFN (High: 0.4687 / Low: 0.4353). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 AFN (High: 0.4597 / Low: 0.4510).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0334
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.4831) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0406 (+9.17%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.4831
2011 Avg (December) 0.4425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4395 0.4207 0.4303
February 0.4687 0.4353 0.4577
March 0.4630 0.4533 0.4568
April 0.4597 0.4510 0.4540
May 0.4556 0.4306 0.4439
June 0.4428 0.4315 0.4371
July 0.4412 0.4252 0.4321
August 0.4409 0.4303 0.4365
September 0.4672 0.4402 0.4563
October 0.4842 0.4677 0.4777
November 0.4872 0.4726 0.4796
December 0.4895 0.4730 0.4831