YEARLY HIGH
56.8885 AFN
YEARLY LOW
47.7934 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.3461 AFN

2012 CHF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 56.8885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 47.7934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0951 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.1741 to the December average rate of 55.8832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 56.8885 was down 3.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 59.0363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 284,442 AFN
2011 Average 250,373 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 238,967 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,475.57 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

56.5541
48.5031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 51.6224, compared to 53.0697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.6224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.0697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.9178 AFN (High: 54.0440 / Low: 50.1262). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0044 AFN (High: 53.4310 / Low: 52.4267).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.9178
April Spread (Stable) ±1.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3731 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 55.8832) against the same month in 2011 (average: 49.8581), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0251 (+12.08%).

2012 Avg (December) 55.8832
2011 Avg (December) 49.8581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.5602 47.7934 49.1741
February 54.0440 50.1262 52.8035
March 53.5214 52.1016 52.9643
April 53.4310 52.4267 52.8853
May 53.2072 49.8088 51.5122
June 50.9736 49.7524 50.3949
July 50.7200 48.6108 49.4487
August 50.7276 49.3878 49.9113
September 54.0972 50.5302 52.4107
October 55.9500 54.1701 55.1632
November 56.6320 54.7541 55.6012
December 56.8885 54.6816 55.8832