YEARLY HIGH
75.1650 AFN
YEARLY LOW
64.2983 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.2059 AFN

2012 JOD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JOD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 75.1650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 64.2983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8667 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.0508 to the December average rate of 72.5261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 75.1650 was up 10.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 68.2222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 375,825 AFN
2011 Average 312,240 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 321,491 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,333.72 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

74.6520
64.1780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 67.5761, compared to 70.8357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.5761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.8357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 4.4787 AFN (High: 69.5383 / Low: 65.0597). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2484 AFN (High: 68.2493 / Low: 68.0009).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.4787
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2484

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 1.2531 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 73.7791) against the same month in 2011 (average: 67.8638), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9154 (+8.72%).

2012 Avg (November) 73.7791
2011 Avg (November) 67.8638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.3220 64.2983 65.0508
February 69.5383 65.0597 67.9007
March 69.6394 67.9718 68.1986
April 68.1989 67.9321 68.0838
May 68.2493 68.0009 68.1240
June 68.1943 67.8276 68.0989
July 68.4657 68.0348 68.2028
August 68.5728 68.0654 68.3090
September 71.8144 67.9992 69.5525
October 73.1537 71.6566 72.6448
November 75.1650 72.9079 73.7791
December 73.5036 71.7037 72.5261