YEARLY HIGH
0.6069 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.4948 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5596 AFN

2012 RSD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RSD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.6069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.4948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1121 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5671 to the December average rate of 0.5958, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6069 was down 11.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6852, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,034 AFN
2011 Average 3,031 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,474 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 560.48 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6045
0.4998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.5624, compared to 0.5567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0629 AFN (High: 0.5728 / Low: 0.5098). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 AFN (High: 0.5798 / Low: 0.5669).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0629
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.5939) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6375), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0436 (-6.84%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.5939
2011 Avg (November) 0.6375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5759 0.5542 0.5671
February 0.6024 0.5690 0.5892
March 0.5858 0.5703 0.5772
April 0.5798 0.5669 0.5707
May 0.5728 0.5098 0.5461
June 0.5333 0.5107 0.5240
July 0.5287 0.4948 0.5099
August 0.5169 0.4999 0.5086
September 0.5692 0.5138 0.5457
October 0.6046 0.5675 0.5866
November 0.6069 0.5828 0.5939
December 0.6053 0.5819 0.5958