YEARLY HIGH
0.0215 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0181 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0197 AUD

2012 AFN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0208 to the December average rate of 0.0186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0215 was down 9.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0237, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107 AUD
2011 Average 110 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 91 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.78 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0211
0.0182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to AUD 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 0.0202, compared to 0.0192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0014 AUD (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0189). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AUD (High: 0.0202 / Low: 0.0198).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0208) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0233), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-10.65%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0208
2011 Avg (January) 0.0233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0215 0.0203 0.0208
February 0.0202 0.0189 0.0194
March 0.0200 0.0192 0.0196
April 0.0202 0.0198 0.0200
May 0.0213 0.0200 0.0208
June 0.0214 0.0203 0.0208
July 0.0205 0.0197 0.0201
August 0.0200 0.0195 0.0197
September 0.0203 0.0189 0.0195
October 0.0193 0.0186 0.0189
November 0.0187 0.0181 0.0184
December 0.0188 0.0184 0.0186