YEARLY HIGH
1.7324 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.4391 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5796 AFN

2012 THB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the THB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.7324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.4391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2933 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4625 to the December average rate of 1.6806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7324 was up 9.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 433,103 AFN
2011 Average 362,996 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 359,768 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,335.21 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7252
1.4386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 1.5400, compared to 1.6192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1127 AFN (High: 1.6043 / Low: 1.4916). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 AFN (High: 1.5722 / Low: 1.5544).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1127
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.7013) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5552), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1461 (+9.40%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.7013
2011 Avg (November) 1.5552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4951 1.4391 1.4625
February 1.6043 1.4916 1.5682
March 1.6122 1.5657 1.5755
April 1.5722 1.5544 1.5646
May 1.5734 1.5174 1.5437
June 1.5404 1.5142 1.5257
July 1.5346 1.5162 1.5274
August 1.5511 1.5295 1.5394
September 1.6487 1.5445 1.5903
October 1.6870 1.6527 1.6761
November 1.7324 1.6767 1.7013
December 1.6978 1.6600 1.6806