YEARLY HIGH
0.8605 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.7716 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8057 EUR

2012 AUD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.8605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 0.7716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0889 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8062 to the December average rate of 0.7972, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8605 was up 9.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,303 EUR
2011 Average 3,711 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,858 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 444.43 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8518
0.7726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to EUR 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 0.7960, compared to 0.8155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0464 EUR (High: 0.8561 / Low: 0.8097). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 EUR (High: 0.7934 / Low: 0.7793).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0464
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0368 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.8452) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1135 (+15.50%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.8452
2011 Avg (August) 0.7317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8155 0.7871 0.8062
February 0.8197 0.7959 0.8099
March 0.8143 0.7790 0.7981
April 0.7934 0.7793 0.7867
May 0.7869 0.7716 0.7792
June 0.8094 0.7785 0.7957
July 0.8561 0.8097 0.8384
August 0.8605 0.8211 0.8452
September 0.8208 0.7999 0.8084
October 0.8040 0.7810 0.7931
November 0.8207 0.8018 0.8106
December 0.8110 0.7836 0.7972