YEARLY HIGH
1.7054 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.5075 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5856 DZD

2012 AFN to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 1.7054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 1.5075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1979 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6466 to the December average rate of 1.5262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7054 was down 2.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7404, 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 8,527 DZD
2011 Average 8,264 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 7,538 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 989.55 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7010
1.5104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to DZD 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 1.5739, compared to 1.5973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1196 DZD (High: 1.6278 / Low: 1.5082). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0311 DZD (High: 1.5563 / Low: 1.5252).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1196
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0940 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.6851) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6879), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-0.16%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.6851
2011 Avg (August) 1.6879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6669 1.6290 1.6466
February 1.6278 1.5082 1.5527
March 1.5491 1.5100 1.5392
April 1.5563 1.5252 1.5396
May 1.5929 1.5360 1.5526
June 1.6411 1.5941 1.6127
July 1.7041 1.6356 1.6803
August 1.7054 1.6517 1.6851
September 1.6629 1.5692 1.6191
October 1.5668 1.5320 1.5460
November 1.5489 1.5075 1.5273
December 1.5468 1.5111 1.5262