YEARLY HIGH
0.0043 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0039 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0041 AFN

2012 IRR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IRR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.0043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0041 to the December average rate of 0.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0043 was down 18.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22 AFN
2011 Average 21 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 20 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.07 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0043
0.0039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0040, compared to 0.0041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0039). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0039).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0042) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0048), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-12.38%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0042
2011 Avg (November) 0.0048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
February 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
March 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
April 0.0041 0.0039 0.0041
May 0.0039 0.0039 0.0039
June 0.0039 0.0039 0.0039
July 0.0039 0.0039 0.0039
August 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
September 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
October 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
November 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
December 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042