YEARLY HIGH
1.0016 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.8451 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9202 AFN

2012 INR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1.0016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.8451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1564 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9020 to the December average rate of 0.9419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0016 was up 0.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 250,397 AFN
2011 Average 237,533 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 211,287 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,110.19 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9905
0.8515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.9214, compared to 0.9189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0979 AFN (High: 0.9615 / Low: 0.8636). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 AFN (High: 0.8789 / Low: 0.8649).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0979
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0448 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.9789) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0316 (+3.33%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.9789
2011 Avg (February) 0.9474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9379 0.8583 0.9020
February 1.0016 0.9391 0.9789
March 0.9886 0.9420 0.9609
April 0.9528 0.9165 0.9342
May 0.9192 0.8598 0.8894
June 0.8788 0.8451 0.8631
July 0.8873 0.8612 0.8724
August 0.8789 0.8649 0.8710
September 0.9615 0.8636 0.9057
October 0.9829 0.9560 0.9693
November 0.9725 0.9334 0.9533
December 0.9574 0.9300 0.9419