YEARLY HIGH
0.0592 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0508 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0551 XCD

2012 AFN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0585 to the December average rate of 0.0525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0592 was down 5.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0627, 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 296 XCD
2011 Average 305 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 254 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.14 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0592
0.0510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to XCD 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 0.0564, compared to 0.0539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0037 XCD (High: 0.0585 / Low: 0.0548). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XCD (High: 0.0560 / Low: 0.0558).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0585) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0626), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-6.45%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0585
2011 Avg (January) 0.0626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0592 0.0583 0.0585
February 0.0585 0.0548 0.0561
March 0.0560 0.0547 0.0558
April 0.0560 0.0558 0.0559
May 0.0560 0.0557 0.0559
June 0.0560 0.0558 0.0559
July 0.0574 0.0556 0.0561
August 0.0561 0.0556 0.0559
September 0.0561 0.0532 0.0549
October 0.0532 0.0522 0.0525
November 0.0523 0.0508 0.0517
December 0.0531 0.0519 0.0525