YEARLY HIGH
7.6437 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0544 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9526 AFN

2012 MMK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MMK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 7.6437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.0544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5893 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1108 to the December average rate of 0.0603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.6437 was up 1.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.5447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,218 AFN
2011 Average 34,117 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 272 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,946.43 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.1714
-0.6828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 3.8469, compared to 0.0582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7888 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 7.3599 AFN (High: 7.4186 / Low: 0.0586). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AFN (High: 0.0555 / Low: 0.0552).

April Spread (Volatile) ±7.3599
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.4283 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 7.4254) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.6107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8147 (+12.32%).

2012 Avg (March) 7.4254
2011 Avg (March) 6.6107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1679 7.0418 7.1108
February 7.6231 7.1033 7.4335
March 7.6437 6.5514 7.4254
April 7.4186 0.0586 0.9970
May 0.0588 0.0574 0.0581
June 0.0575 0.0552 0.0568
July 0.0555 0.0544 0.0550
August 0.0555 0.0552 0.0553
September 0.0589 0.0555 0.0569
October 0.0608 0.0590 0.0602
November 0.0626 0.0606 0.0614
December 0.0611 0.0595 0.0603