YEARLY HIGH
4.0470 AFN
YEARLY LOW
3.2234 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5824 AFN

2012 SCR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 4.0470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 3.2234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8236 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3236 to the December average rate of 3.9321, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.0470 was up 2.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.9519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,235 AFN
2011 Average 17,778 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 16,117 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,118.20 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.0434
3.2582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 3.3996, compared to 3.7651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.3021 AFN (High: 3.5478 / Low: 3.2457). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0708 AFN (High: 3.9547 / Low: 3.8839).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3021
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0708

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0752 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 3.9780) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.7720), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2060 (+5.46%).

2012 Avg (November) 3.9780
2011 Avg (November) 3.7720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4466 3.2585 3.3236
February 3.5478 3.2457 3.4384
March 3.5789 3.3815 3.4315
April 3.4989 3.3709 3.4435
May 3.4888 3.3142 3.4179
June 3.4197 3.2843 3.3427
July 3.4437 3.2234 3.3240
August 3.7236 3.4406 3.6481
September 3.8852 3.6994 3.7847
October 3.9547 3.8839 3.9239
November 4.0470 3.9181 3.9780
December 3.9785 3.8908 3.9321