YEARLY HIGH
141.1379 AFN
YEARLY LOW
121.1201 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
130.1995 AFN

2012 BHD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 141.1379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 121.1201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.0178 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 122.5210 to the December average rate of 136.5592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 141.1379 was up 9.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 128.5575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 705,690 AFN
2011 Average 587,915 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 605,601 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,089.06 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

140.1658
120.9169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 127.2900, compared to 133.1091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.2900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.1091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 8.2819 AFN (High: 130.9227 / Low: 122.6408). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4320 AFN (High: 128.4875 / Low: 128.0554).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.2819
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4320

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 2.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 138.5618) against the same month in 2011 (average: 127.8744), the exchange rate shifted by +10.6873 (+8.36%).

2012 Avg (November) 138.5618
2011 Avg (November) 127.8744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 123.0148 121.1201 122.5210
February 130.9227 122.6408 127.9342
March 131.1763 128.0860 128.4583
April 128.4875 128.0554 128.2612
May 128.6654 128.0915 128.3326
June 128.3921 127.6750 128.2328
July 128.6352 127.7416 128.1848
August 128.8322 127.8503 128.3075
September 134.7528 127.6804 130.6223
October 137.3315 134.6819 136.4190
November 141.1379 136.8477 138.5618
December 138.0554 134.9898 136.5592