YEARLY HIGH
19.6923 AFN
YEARLY LOW
16.8892 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.1559 AFN

2012 XCD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 19.6923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 16.8892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8031 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0829 to the December average rate of 19.0521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.6923 was up 9.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.9657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 98,461 AFN
2011 Average 82,178 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 84,446 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,015.58 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.5577
16.8579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 17.7512, compared to 18.5606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.5606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.1530 AFN (High: 18.2548 / Low: 17.1018). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0619 AFN (High: 17.9209 / Low: 17.8590).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1530
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2806 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 19.3327) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.8543), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4784 (+8.28%).

2012 Avg (November) 19.3327
2011 Avg (November) 17.8543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.1508 16.8892 17.0829
February 18.2548 17.1018 17.8404
March 18.2900 17.8611 17.9133
April 17.9209 17.8590 17.8868
May 17.9438 17.8580 17.8946
June 17.9150 17.8494 17.8893
July 17.9722 17.4176 17.8202
August 17.9771 17.8408 17.8983
September 18.8103 17.8182 18.2271
October 19.1596 18.7982 19.0334
November 19.6923 19.1180 19.3327
December 19.2629 18.8376 19.0521