YEARLY HIGH
68.6899 AFN
YEARLY LOW
58.0805 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.0907 AFN

2012 EUR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 68.6899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 58.0805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6094 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.5257 to the December average rate of 67.5291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 68.6899 was up 0.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 68.4106, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 343,450 AFN
2011 Average 307,969 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 290,402 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,047.25 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

68.3429
58.5778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 62.1841, compared to 63.9973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.1841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.9973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 4.6959 AFN (High: 65.2535 / Low: 60.5576). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3827 AFN (High: 64.4021 / Low: 63.0194).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.6959
April Spread (Stable) ±1.3827

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 1.7197 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 67.5291) against the same month in 2011 (average: 61.1770), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3521 (+10.38%).

2012 Avg (December) 67.5291
2011 Avg (December) 61.1770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.0664 58.0805 59.5257
February 65.2535 60.5576 63.7406
March 64.6071 63.0978 63.8821
April 64.4021 63.0194 63.5770
May 63.9392 59.7855 61.8573
June 61.2851 59.8242 60.5217
July 60.9653 58.3501 59.3916
August 60.8735 59.1280 59.9487
September 65.4069 60.8177 63.3824
October 67.6346 65.5210 66.7210
November 68.2663 66.0516 67.0111
December 68.6899 66.0442 67.5291