YEARLY HIGH
0.0576 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0499 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0533 AFN

2012 CDF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.0499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0506 to the December average rate of 0.0556, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0576 was up 6.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 288 AFN
2011 Average 243 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 250 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.25 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0570
0.0500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0524, compared to 0.0543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0042 AFN (High: 0.0541 / Low: 0.0499). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AFN (High: 0.0526 / Low: 0.0521).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0564) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0529), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+6.63%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0564
2011 Avg (November) 0.0529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0509 0.0500 0.0506
February 0.0541 0.0499 0.0526
March 0.0540 0.0522 0.0528
April 0.0530 0.0522 0.0527
May 0.0533 0.0522 0.0528
June 0.0530 0.0519 0.0527
July 0.0529 0.0520 0.0524
August 0.0526 0.0521 0.0523
September 0.0550 0.0520 0.0533
October 0.0560 0.0550 0.0556
November 0.0576 0.0556 0.0564
December 0.0563 0.0546 0.0556