YEARLY HIGH
67.7964 AFN
YEARLY LOW
58.0091 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.4446 AFN

2012 AZN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 67.7964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 58.0091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7872 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.6822 to the December average rate of 65.5899, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 67.7964 was up 10.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 61.5012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 338,982 AFN
2011 Average 280,522 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 290,046 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,936.18 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

67.3387
57.8952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 60.9854, compared to 63.9038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.9854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.9038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.9663 AFN (High: 62.7092 / Low: 58.7430). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1846 AFN (High: 61.5365 / Low: 61.3519).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.9663
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1846

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 0.9619 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 66.5518) against the same month in 2011 (average: 61.2421), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3097 (+8.67%).

2012 Avg (November) 66.5518
2011 Avg (November) 61.2421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.9227 58.0091 58.6822
February 62.7092 58.7430 61.2780
March 62.8204 61.3574 61.5309
April 61.5652 61.3626 61.4476
May 61.6481 61.3807 61.4977
June 61.5365 61.3519 61.4761
July 61.8132 61.2976 61.5031
August 61.8472 61.3569 61.5639
September 64.7234 61.3053 62.7107
October 65.9452 64.6794 65.5037
November 67.7964 65.8046 66.5518
December 66.3301 64.8522 65.5899