YEARLY HIGH
0.2439 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1834 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2184 AFN

2012 HUF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HUF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 0.2439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.1834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0605 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1940 to the December average rate of 0.2359, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2439 was up 0.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 243,880 AFN
2011 Average 220,940 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 183,364 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,515.94 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2415
0.1897
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.2108, compared to 0.2260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0256 AFN (High: 0.2242 / Low: 0.1986). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 AFN (High: 0.2193 / Low: 0.2120).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.2369) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+6.00%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.2369
2011 Avg (October) 0.2235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2077 0.1834 0.1940
February 0.2270 0.2059 0.2191
March 0.2222 0.2140 0.2188
April 0.2226 0.2113 0.2158
May 0.2242 0.1986 0.2111
June 0.2131 0.1952 0.2059
July 0.2126 0.2021 0.2075
August 0.2193 0.2120 0.2151
September 0.2300 0.2135 0.2232
October 0.2439 0.2293 0.2369
November 0.2425 0.2326 0.2372
December 0.2408 0.2309 0.2359