YEARLY HIGH
11.3574 AFN
YEARLY LOW
10.3260 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7926 AFN

2012 ARS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 11.3574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 10.3260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0314 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6812 to the December average rate of 10.5523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.3574 was down 1.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.4981, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,787 AFN
2011 Average 53,613 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 51,630 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,157.20 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.1669
10.4394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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: JanтАУJun) was 10.9178, compared to 10.6675 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.2503 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 10.9178
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 10.6675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.6781 AFN (High: 11.3355 / Low: 10.6574). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1172 AFN (High: 11.0517 / Low: 10.9345).

February Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.6781
April Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.1172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3449 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 11.1063) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.6680), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4383 (+4.11%).

2012 Avg (March) 11.1063
2011 Avg (March) 10.6680

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Month High Low Average
January 10.7410 10.5754 10.6812
February 11.3355 10.6574 11.0814
March 11.3574 11.0405 11.1063
April 11.0517 10.9345 10.9901
May 10.9571 10.8095 10.8688
June 10.9300 10.6890 10.7790
July 10.7129 10.5315 10.6228
August 10.6091 10.4457 10.5000
September 10.8169 10.3260 10.5481
October 10.9356 10.8005 10.8845
November 11.1144 10.7254 10.8972
December 10.7515 10.3933 10.5523