YEARLY HIGH
29.7238 AFN
YEARLY LOW
25.4775 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.3976 AFN

2012 AWG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AWG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 29.7238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 25.4775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2463 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.7697 to the December average rate of 28.7577, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 29.7238 was up 10.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 27.0157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148,619 AFN
2011 Average 123,642 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 127,388 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,231.30 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

29.5207
25.4287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 26.7711, compared to 28.0241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.0241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.7373 AFN (High: 27.5348 / Low: 25.7974). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0951 AFN (High: 27.0273 / Low: 26.9322).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7373
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0951

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 0.4219 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 29.1797) against the same month in 2011 (average: 26.8911), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2886 (+8.51%).

2012 Avg (November) 29.1797
2011 Avg (November) 26.8911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.8691 25.4775 25.7697
February 27.5348 25.7974 26.9085
March 27.5881 26.9299 27.0187
April 27.0273 26.9322 26.9755
May 27.0599 26.9184 26.9893
June 27.0068 26.8301 26.9648
July 27.1010 26.8954 26.9801
August 27.1397 26.9099 27.0114
September 28.3609 26.8917 27.4975
October 28.9018 28.3581 28.7179
November 29.7238 28.8521 29.1797
December 29.0765 28.4351 28.7577