YEARLY HIGH
0.0292 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0236 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0273 AFN

2012 COP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the COP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.0292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0250 to the December average rate of 0.0287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0292 was up 12.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 146,188 AFN
2011 Average 119,786 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 117,986 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,201.55 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0291
0.0246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.0268, compared to 0.0278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0021 AFN (High: 0.0278 / Low: 0.0257). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AFN (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0268).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0287) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+14.45%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0287
2011 Avg (November) 0.0251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0256 0.0236 0.0250
February 0.0278 0.0257 0.0270
March 0.0280 0.0271 0.0274
April 0.0274 0.0270 0.0273
May 0.0275 0.0262 0.0269
June 0.0273 0.0263 0.0270
July 0.0273 0.0268 0.0271
August 0.0271 0.0265 0.0268
September 0.0283 0.0265 0.0273
October 0.0287 0.0282 0.0285
November 0.0292 0.0283 0.0287
December 0.0290 0.0281 0.0287