YEARLY HIGH
96.0612 SLL
YEARLY LOW
81.2274 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.8453 SLL

2012 AFN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 96.0612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 81.2274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8337 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.0025 to the December average rate of 84.1918, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 96.0612 was down 8.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 104.8182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 480,306 SLL
2011 Average 490,287 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 406,137 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,168.52 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

96.2148
81.6680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SLL 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 91.0559, compared to 86.6347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.0559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.6347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 6.9746 SLL (High: 94.8920 / Low: 87.9175). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9954 SLL (High: 90.3726 / Low: 89.3772).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.9746
August Spread (Stable) ±0.9954

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.5138 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 95.0025) against the same month in 2011 (average: 97.3360), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3335 (-2.40%).

2012 Avg (January) 95.0025
2011 Avg (January) 97.3360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 96.0612 93.9769 95.0025
February 94.8920 87.9175 90.4887
March 92.0876 88.0945 90.3020
April 91.7270 89.6152 90.3455
May 90.6094 89.3539 89.9387
June 90.8811 89.8359 90.2583
July 90.4566 86.6697 89.9735
August 90.3726 89.3772 89.9475
September 90.3766 85.5890 88.3427
October 85.8274 83.7656 84.4723
November 84.1208 81.2274 82.8802
December 85.0730 83.0359 84.1918