YEARLY HIGH
0.0123 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0104 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0113 AFN

2012 SLL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SLL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0105 to the December average rate of 0.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0123 was up 8.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62 AFN
2011 Average 51 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 52 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.51 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0122
0.0104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0110, compared to 0.0116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0008 AFN (High: 0.0114 / Low: 0.0105). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0111).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0121) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+9.46%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0121
2011 Avg (November) 0.0110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0106 0.0104 0.0105
February 0.0114 0.0105 0.0111
March 0.0114 0.0109 0.0111
April 0.0112 0.0109 0.0111
May 0.0112 0.0110 0.0111
June 0.0111 0.0110 0.0111
July 0.0115 0.0111 0.0111
August 0.0112 0.0111 0.0111
September 0.0117 0.0111 0.0113
October 0.0119 0.0117 0.0118
November 0.0123 0.0119 0.0121
December 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119