YEARLY HIGH
0.2995 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1540 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2133 AFN

2012 MWK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.2995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.1540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1455 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2810 to the December average rate of 0.1572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2995 was up 1.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,497 AFN
2011 Average 1,418 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 770 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 727.34 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3047
0.1438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.2582, compared to 0.1685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0897 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1083 AFN (High: 0.2921 / Low: 0.1838). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 AFN (High: 0.1765 / Low: 0.1741).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1083
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0774 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2913) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2843), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+2.45%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2913
2011 Avg (March) 0.2843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2854 0.2764 0.2810
February 0.2971 0.2813 0.2909
March 0.2995 0.2891 0.2913
April 0.2934 0.2855 0.2907
May 0.2921 0.1838 0.2133
June 0.1848 0.1781 0.1820
July 0.1798 0.1743 0.1771
August 0.1765 0.1741 0.1759
September 0.1741 0.1668 0.1704
October 0.1705 0.1636 0.1665
November 0.1693 0.1587 0.1637
December 0.1601 0.1540 0.1572