2012 MYR to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MYR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MYR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 17.3769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 14.4211.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9558 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8220 to the December average rate of 16.8520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.3769 was up 10.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.7581, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MYR to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.5318, compared to 16.2585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7268 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.1234 AFN (High: 16.6067 / Low: 15.4832). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2257 AFN (High: 15.6252 / Low: 15.3994).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4079 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 17.0804) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.2636), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8168 (+11.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.2293 | 14.4211 | 14.8220 |
| February | 16.3070 | 15.2055 | 15.9280 |
| March | 16.2809 | 15.6272 | 15.8874 |
| April | 15.9609 | 15.7187 | 15.7840 |
| May | 15.9750 | 15.2283 | 15.5885 |
| June | 15.3142 | 15.0852 | 15.1807 |
| July | 15.4223 | 15.1129 | 15.2552 |
| August | 15.6252 | 15.3994 | 15.5185 |
| September | 16.6067 | 15.4832 | 16.0024 |
| October | 17.0273 | 16.6093 | 16.8427 |
| November | 17.3769 | 16.8654 | 17.0804 |
| December | 17.1133 | 16.7066 | 16.8520 |