YEARLY HIGH
7.6140 AFN
YEARLY LOW
6.6232 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0634 AFN

2012 BOB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 7.6140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 6.6232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9908 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6912 to the December average rate of 7.3676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.6140 was up 8.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.0350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,070 AFN
2011 Average 31,773 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 33,116 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,954.16 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.5522
6.6129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 6.9414, compared to 7.1854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.4604 AFN (High: 7.1528 / Low: 6.6924). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 AFN (High: 6.9370 / Low: 6.9171).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4604
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 7.4739) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.9413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5326 (+7.67%).

2012 Avg (November) 7.4739
2011 Avg (November) 6.9413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7254 6.6232 6.6912
February 7.1528 6.6924 6.9849
March 7.1726 6.9819 7.0074
April 7.0259 6.9818 7.0060
May 7.0251 6.9468 6.9956
June 7.0214 6.9355 6.9631
July 6.9784 6.8917 6.9263
August 6.9370 6.9171 6.9261
September 7.2862 6.9123 7.0576
October 7.4050 7.2824 7.3607
November 7.6140 7.3775 7.4739
December 7.4505 7.2607 7.3676