YEARLY HIGH
27.2173 AFN
YEARLY LOW
22.8847 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.0875 AFN

2012 BZD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BZD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 27.2173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 22.8847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3325 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.2612 to the December average rate of 25.8668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 27.2173 was up 12.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 24.2902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136,086 AFN
2011 Average 111,248 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 114,424 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,662.69 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

26.5370
22.9634
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to AFN 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 24.4132, compared to 25.7618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.4132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.7618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.1961 AFN (High: 26.8955 / Low: 24.6994). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1315 AFN (High: 24.7793 / Low: 24.6478).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.1961
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1315

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 0.3724 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 26.1408) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.2412), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8996 (+7.84%).

2012 Avg (October) 26.1408
2011 Avg (October) 24.2412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.4605 22.8847 23.2612
February 25.1876 23.3892 24.4729
March 25.2364 24.5433 24.6967
April 24.7234 24.5441 24.6446
May 24.7793 24.6478 24.6978
June 24.7848 24.6300 24.7060
July 25.5373 24.5586 25.2214
August 25.6192 24.7209 25.4225
September 26.8955 24.6994 25.6803
October 27.2173 25.7692 26.1408
November 26.7086 25.7680 26.2392
December 26.3883 25.4215 25.8668