2012 XDR to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 XDR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the XDR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 81.1881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 69.8027.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3854 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.8050 to the December average rate of 79.1890, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 81.1881 was up 5.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 76.9006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
XDR to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 73.5959, compared to 76.6497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0538 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 5.0421 AFN (High: 76.3900 / Low: 71.3479). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6581 AFN (High: 73.5256 / Low: 72.8675).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8067 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 79.8865) against the same month in 2011 (average: 75.4219), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4646 (+5.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71.7829 | 69.8027 | 70.8050 |
| February | 76.3900 | 71.3479 | 74.5963 |
| March | 75.7727 | 73.9754 | 74.5307 |
| April | 74.8390 | 74.1129 | 74.5190 |
| May | 74.9525 | 72.9678 | 73.9655 |
| June | 73.5256 | 72.8675 | 73.1588 |
| July | 73.3741 | 72.2294 | 72.7952 |
| August | 73.6522 | 72.5973 | 73.1220 |
| September | 78.1987 | 73.4427 | 75.6892 |
| October | 79.7535 | 78.2494 | 79.2162 |
| November | 81.1881 | 79.0054 | 79.8865 |
| December | 80.0521 | 78.0494 | 79.1890 |