YEARLY HIGH
0.0282 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0229 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0252 NZD

2012 AFN to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0271 to the December average rate of 0.0234, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0282 was down 12.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0323, 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 141 NZD
2011 Average 143 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 115 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.33 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0275
0.0230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to NZD 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 0.0260, compared to 0.0245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0024 NZD (High: 0.0261 / Low: 0.0237). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 NZD (High: 0.0240 / Low: 0.0235).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0271) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0303), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-10.58%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0271
2011 Avg (January) 0.0303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0282 0.0261 0.0271
February 0.0260 0.0242 0.0249
March 0.0256 0.0247 0.0252
April 0.0255 0.0250 0.0253
May 0.0275 0.0254 0.0267
June 0.0275 0.0259 0.0266
July 0.0263 0.0255 0.0259
August 0.0258 0.0252 0.0255
September 0.0261 0.0237 0.0248
October 0.0240 0.0235 0.0237
November 0.0236 0.0231 0.0234
December 0.0237 0.0229 0.0234