YEARLY HIGH
0.6642 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.5456 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6038 TWD

2012 AFN to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.6642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.5456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1186 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6508 to the December average rate of 0.5645, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6642 was down 5.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7028, 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 3,321 TWD
2011 Average 3,325 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 2,728 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 593.06 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6602
0.5483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to TWD 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 0.6192, compared to 0.5884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0418 TWD (High: 0.6410 / Low: 0.5992). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 TWD (High: 0.6218 / Low: 0.6174).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0418
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0370 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.6508) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6766), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0258 (-3.81%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.6508
2011 Avg (January) 0.6766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6642 0.6395 0.6508
February 0.6410 0.5992 0.6139
March 0.6140 0.5978 0.6105
April 0.6123 0.6042 0.6101
May 0.6176 0.6031 0.6101
June 0.6221 0.6176 0.6197
July 0.6235 0.6175 0.6205
August 0.6218 0.6174 0.6194
September 0.6183 0.5771 0.5995
October 0.5764 0.5648 0.5688
November 0.5664 0.5456 0.5576
December 0.5714 0.5585 0.5645