2012 GBP to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GBP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GBP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 84.4028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 70.4346.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9682 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.5529 to the December average rate of 83.0493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 84.4028 was up 8.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 77.8352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GBP to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 75.5798, compared to 79.9632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3834 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 5.4763 AFN (High: 82.2677 / Low: 76.7914). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4636 AFN (High: 76.7741 / Low: 75.3105).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.8936 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 83.0493) against the same month in 2011 (average: 72.4744), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5749 (+14.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72.9749 | 70.4346 | 71.5529 |
| February | 78.0448 | 72.9473 | 76.1358 |
| March | 77.4291 | 75.4020 | 76.5340 |
| April | 78.4057 | 76.3822 | 77.3010 |
| May | 78.4264 | 74.6340 | 76.9245 |
| June | 75.9386 | 74.1139 | 75.0309 |
| July | 76.1048 | 74.4249 | 75.3604 |
| August | 76.7741 | 75.3105 | 75.9969 |
| September | 82.2677 | 76.7914 | 79.3305 |
| October | 83.4909 | 81.9244 | 82.6738 |
| November | 84.3488 | 82.5299 | 83.3686 |
| December | 84.4028 | 81.8012 | 83.0493 |