YEARLY HIGH
26.6033 AFN
YEARLY LOW
22.8018 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.5249 AFN

2012 BBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 26.6033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 22.8018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8015 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.0649 to the December average rate of 25.7384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 26.6033 was up 9.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 24.1886, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 133,016 AFN
2011 Average 110,675 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 114,009 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,007.65 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

26.4228
22.7596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 23.9624, compared to 25.0873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.9624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.0873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.5549 AFN (High: 24.6429 / Low: 23.0880). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0813 AFN (High: 24.1887 / Low: 24.1074).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5549
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0813

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3792 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 26.1176) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.0735), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0441 (+8.49%).

2012 Avg (November) 26.1176
2011 Avg (November) 24.0735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.1585 22.8018 23.0649
February 24.6429 23.0880 24.0829
March 24.6907 24.1132 24.1822
April 24.1887 24.1074 24.1454
May 24.2200 24.1148 24.1583
June 24.1717 24.0364 24.1407
July 24.2784 24.0741 24.1549
August 24.2857 24.1003 24.1782
September 25.4107 24.0687 24.6222
October 25.8835 25.3934 25.7127
November 26.6033 25.8250 26.1176
December 26.0230 25.4480 25.7384