YEARLY HIGH
6.5410 AFN
YEARLY LOW
5.5970 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9814 AFN

2012 LSL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 6.5410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 5.5970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9440 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7577 to the December average rate of 5.9687, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.5410 was down 0.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.5510, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,705 AFN
2011 Average 30,638 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 27,985 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,719.86 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.4249
5.6971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 6.0452, compared to 5.9175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5837 AFN (High: 6.2582 / Low: 5.6745). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1990 AFN (High: 6.0443 / Low: 5.8453).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5837
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1990

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2440 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 6.3643) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.2186), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1456 (+2.34%).

2012 Avg (March) 6.3643
2011 Avg (March) 6.2186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9602 5.5970 5.7577
February 6.4207 6.0095 6.2895
March 6.5410 6.2568 6.3643
April 6.3240 6.0428 6.1729
May 6.2582 5.6745 5.9289
June 5.9024 5.6236 5.7578
July 5.9534 5.6691 5.8550
August 5.9697 5.7055 5.8487
September 6.1844 5.7483 5.9506
October 6.1019 5.8145 5.9437
November 6.0443 5.8453 5.9385
December 6.0904 5.7964 5.9687