YEARLY HIGH
0.0062 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0054 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0059 AFN

2012 BYR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BYR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0060, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0062 was down 56.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31 AFN
2011 Average 57 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 27 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.93 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0062
0.0054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0058, compared to 0.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0005 AFN (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0055). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0057).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0061) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0067), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-8.59%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0061
2011 Avg (November) 0.0067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0055 0.0054 0.0055
February 0.0060 0.0055 0.0058
March 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
April 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060
May 0.0060 0.0057 0.0059
June 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
July 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
August 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
September 0.0060 0.0057 0.0058
October 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
November 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
December 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060