YEARLY HIGH
0.0066 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0057 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0061 AFN

2012 LAK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0058 to the December average rate of 0.0064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0066 was up 9.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33 AFN
2011 Average 28 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 28 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.73 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0066
0.0057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0060, compared to 0.0063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0004 AFN (High: 0.0062 / Low: 0.0058). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0060).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
August 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 November and December, 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: 0.0065) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+8.51%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0065
2011 Avg (November) 0.0060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
February 0.0062 0.0058 0.0060
March 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
April 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
May 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
June 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
July 0.0063 0.0060 0.0060
August 0.0060 0.0060 0.0060
September 0.0063 0.0060 0.0062
October 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
November 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
December 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064