YEARLY HIGH
1188.8563 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1150.6622 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1171.0958 CDF

2012 AZN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1188.8563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1150.6622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.1941 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1159.6800 to the December average rate of 1179.2823, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1188.8563 was up 1.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 1174.7613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,944,282 CDF
2011 Average 5,775,081 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,753,311 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190,970.71 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1182.3974
1157.6147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to CDF 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 1164.6781, compared to 1177.5134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.8353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1164.6781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1177.5134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 30.0388 CDF (High: 1181.1849 / Low: 1151.1462). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5971 CDF (High: 1179.9993 / Low: 1175.4022).

February Spread (Volatile) ±30.0388
October Spread (Stable) ±4.5971

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0499 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1179.2823) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1150.8575), the exchange rate shifted by +28.4248 (+2.47%).

2012 Avg (December) 1179.2823
2011 Avg (December) 1150.8575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1178.5401 1150.6622 1159.6800
February 1181.1849 1151.1462 1164.7264
March 1176.8438 1156.6529 1165.6937
April 1177.8601 1158.9759 1165.3908
May 1178.4456 1156.5007 1165.5038
June 1183.1991 1160.6566 1167.0740
July 1179.5743 1164.5752 1173.7034
August 1179.4947 1172.5034 1176.7297
September 1179.7980 1174.4558 1176.8944
October 1179.9993 1175.4022 1178.1387
November 1188.3083 1176.6047 1180.3321
December 1188.8563 1170.9053 1179.2823