YEARLY HIGH
0.5571 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.4809 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5141 AFN

2012 AOA to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.5571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.4809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0762 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4856 to the December average rate of 0.5374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5571 was up 8.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,785 AFN
2011 Average 2,365 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,404 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 380.94 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5525
0.4796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.5040, compared to 0.5242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0338 AFN (High: 0.5190 / Low: 0.4852). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 AFN (High: 0.5076 / Low: 0.5061).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0338
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.5464) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0394 (+7.77%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.5464
2011 Avg (November) 0.5071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4877 0.4809 0.4856
February 0.5190 0.4852 0.5069
March 0.5188 0.5066 0.5090
April 0.5088 0.5067 0.5077
May 0.5087 0.5065 0.5076
June 0.5076 0.5061 0.5069
July 0.5086 0.4860 0.4999
August 0.5092 0.5049 0.5067
September 0.5325 0.5046 0.5159
October 0.5423 0.5322 0.5386
November 0.5571 0.5401 0.5464
December 0.5436 0.5314 0.5374