YEARLY HIGH
14.1884 AFN
YEARLY LOW
12.1609 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0793 AFN

2012 SAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 14.1884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 12.1609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0275 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3008 to the December average rate of 13.7260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.1884 was up 9.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.9038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,942 AFN
2011 Average 59,023 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 60,804 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,137.48 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.0914
12.1380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 12.7794, compared to 13.3793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.8294 AFN (High: 13.1425 / Low: 12.3131). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0434 AFN (High: 12.9001 / Low: 12.8567).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8294
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0434

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 0.2026 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 13.9286) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.8384), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0902 (+8.49%).

2012 Avg (November) 13.9286
2011 Avg (November) 12.8384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3509 12.1609 12.3008
February 13.1425 12.3131 12.8437
March 13.1675 12.8593 12.8964
April 12.9001 12.8567 12.8770
May 12.9168 12.8606 12.8839
June 12.8909 12.8188 12.8744
July 12.9401 12.8398 12.8816
August 12.9502 12.8527 12.8957
September 13.5530 12.8359 13.1310
October 13.8044 13.5414 13.7130
November 14.1884 13.7722 13.9286
December 13.8773 13.5705 13.7260