YEARLY HIGH
0.1393 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1182 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1281 AFN

2012 KMF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.1393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0211 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1210 to the December average rate of 0.1372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1393 was up 0.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 696 AFN
2011 Average 626 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 591 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.44 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1388
0.1190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.1264, compared to 0.1298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0110 AFN (High: 0.1329 / Low: 0.1219). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 AFN (High: 0.1221 / Low: 0.1206).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1372) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+10.24%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1372
2011 Avg (December) 0.1244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1240 0.1182 0.1210
February 0.1326 0.1228 0.1295
March 0.1312 0.1284 0.1299
April 0.1309 0.1281 0.1292
May 0.1299 0.1216 0.1258
June 0.1243 0.1216 0.1230
July 0.1256 0.1185 0.1207
August 0.1221 0.1206 0.1213
September 0.1329 0.1219 0.1277
October 0.1373 0.1331 0.1356
November 0.1383 0.1343 0.1362
December 0.1393 0.1344 0.1372