YEARLY HIGH
0.5743 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.4870 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5285 AFN

2012 XPF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.5743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.4870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0873 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4984 to the December average rate of 0.5655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5743 was up 0.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5705, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,872 AFN
2011 Average 2,580 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,435 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 436.39 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5722
0.4912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.5208, compared to 0.5362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0423 AFN (High: 0.5476 / Low: 0.5054). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 AFN (High: 0.5404 / Low: 0.5301).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0423
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.5655) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0527 (+10.27%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.5655
2011 Avg (December) 0.5128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5094 0.4870 0.4984
February 0.5476 0.5054 0.5337
March 0.5404 0.5301 0.5349
April 0.5392 0.5283 0.5324
May 0.5366 0.5009 0.5188
June 0.5150 0.4993 0.5066
July 0.5106 0.4893 0.4979
August 0.5111 0.4961 0.5022
September 0.5484 0.5101 0.5307
October 0.5661 0.5488 0.5591
November 0.5709 0.5542 0.5615
December 0.5743 0.5548 0.5655