YEARLY HIGH
29.9082 AFN
YEARLY LOW
25.4768 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.4822 AFN

2012 ANG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ANG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 29.9082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 25.4768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4313 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.7708 to the December average rate of 28.8680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 29.9082 was up 9.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 27.3040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149,541 AFN
2011 Average 124,050 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 127,384 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,156.56 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

29.6837
25.4151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 26.7735, compared to 28.1909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.1909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.7373 AFN (High: 27.5340 / Low: 25.7967). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0909 AFN (High: 27.0265 / Low: 26.9356).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7373
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0909

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4599 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 29.3279) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.0193), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3087 (+8.54%).

2012 Avg (November) 29.3279
2011 Avg (November) 27.0193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.8754 25.4768 25.7708
February 27.5340 25.7967 26.9079
March 27.5873 26.9421 27.0193
April 27.0265 26.9356 26.9781
May 27.0614 26.9439 26.9918
June 27.0075 26.8563 26.9728
July 27.3563 27.0436 27.1766
August 27.3441 27.1366 27.2399
September 28.4660 27.0949 27.6741
October 29.0989 28.4515 28.8588
November 29.9082 28.8486 29.3279
December 29.2514 28.5778 28.8680