YEARLY HIGH
34.7815 TZS
YEARLY LOW
29.9680 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.3219 TZS

2012 AFN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 34.7815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 29.9680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8135 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.4106 to the December average rate of 30.9402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 34.7815 was down 9.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 38.4121, 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 173,907 TZS
2011 Average 179,068 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 149,840 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,067.51 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

34.7942
30.1907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to TZS 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 33.0745, compared to 31.5694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.0745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.5694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 2.2203 TZS (High: 34.4025 / Low: 32.1822). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2407 TZS (High: 32.6774 / Low: 32.4367).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.2203
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2407

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 1.3870 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 34.4106) against the same month in 2011 (average: 34.6324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2218 (-0.64%).

2012 Avg (January) 34.4106
2011 Avg (January) 34.6324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.7815 34.0955 34.4106
February 34.4025 32.1822 33.0236
March 33.1519 32.2217 32.9404
April 33.0571 32.5262 32.7395
May 32.9471 32.4354 32.6581
June 32.8676 32.4968 32.6747
July 32.9268 32.4952 32.7357
August 32.6774 32.4367 32.5455
September 32.5861 30.9690 31.9299
October 31.0265 30.5604 30.6906
November 31.0191 29.9680 30.5743
December 31.6160 30.6757 30.9402