YEARLY HIGH
4.0743 AFN
YEARLY LOW
3.2779 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7333 AFN

2012 MXN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 4.0743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.2779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7964 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4400 to the December average rate of 3.9963, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.0743 was up 9.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.7366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 203,715 AFN
2011 Average 178,267 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 163,897 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,817.62 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.0519
3.3844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 3.6204, compared to 3.8462 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.2258 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 3.6204
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 3.8462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3489 AFN (High: 3.7414 / Low: 3.3926). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0700 AFN (High: 3.6928 / Low: 3.6228).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.3489
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0700

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1520 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.9963) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.3769), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6194 (+18.34%).

2012 Avg (December) 3.9963
2011 Avg (December) 3.3769

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Month High Low Average
January 3.5817 3.2779 3.4400
February 3.8782 3.5755 3.7665
March 3.9051 3.7250 3.7977
April 3.7995 3.6541 3.7028
May 3.7414 3.3926 3.5508
June 3.6076 3.3553 3.4646
July 3.6729 3.5352 3.6174
August 3.6928 3.6228 3.6710
September 3.9511 3.6579 3.8077
October 4.0302 3.9555 3.9895
November 4.0563 3.9386 3.9952
December 4.0743 3.9387 3.9963