YEARLY HIGH
1.2960 AUD
YEARLY LOW
1.1621 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2419 AUD

2012 EUR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 1.2960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 1.1621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1339 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2405 to the December average rate of 1.2545, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2960 was down 9.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,480 AUD
2011 Average 6,740 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 5,810 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 669.32 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2934
1.1734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to AUD 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 1.2566, compared to 1.2271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0669 AUD (High: 1.2350 / Low: 1.1681). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 AUD (High: 1.2832 / Low: 1.2604).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0669
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0639 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.2834) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3415), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0581 (-4.33%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.2834
2011 Avg (May) 1.3415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2704 1.2263 1.2405
February 1.2564 1.2200 1.2348
March 1.2837 1.2280 1.2532
April 1.2832 1.2604 1.2711
May 1.2960 1.2708 1.2834
June 1.2845 1.2354 1.2569
July 1.2350 1.1681 1.1930
August 1.2178 1.1621 1.1834
September 1.2502 1.2183 1.2371
October 1.2803 1.2438 1.2610
November 1.2471 1.2185 1.2338
December 1.2761 1.2331 1.2545