YEARLY HIGH
98.7995 AFN
YEARLY LOW
83.3402 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
90.4681 AFN

2012 LVL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LVL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 98.7995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 83.3402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4593 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.1566 to the December average rate of 96.9456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 98.7995 was up 1.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 97.1270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 493,998 AFN
2011 Average 436,911 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 416,701 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,296.44 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

98.1245
83.9777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 89.0309, compared to 91.9052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.0309
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.9052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 7.2327 AFN (High: 93.4839 / Low: 86.2511). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8405 AFN (High: 92.5991 / Low: 90.7586).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.2327
March Spread (Stable) ±1.8405

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 2.2384 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 96.9456) against the same month in 2011 (average: 87.7696), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1760 (+10.45%).

2012 Avg (December) 96.9456
2011 Avg (December) 87.7696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 87.2714 83.3402 85.1566
February 93.4839 86.2511 91.1491
March 92.5991 90.7586 91.5497
April 92.0705 90.0782 90.8924
May 91.4541 85.8129 88.6540
June 87.7006 85.5078 86.7840
July 87.4990 83.9130 85.3063
August 87.5830 85.1880 86.0808
September 94.1404 87.2653 91.0030
October 97.2421 94.0857 95.8626
November 97.8961 94.8787 96.2329
December 98.7995 95.3426 96.9456