YEARLY HIGH
1.8303 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.6685 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7432 AFN

2012 MZN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MZN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1.8303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.6685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1617 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7084 to the December average rate of 1.7427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8303 was down 0.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,151 AFN
2011 Average 7,736 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 8,343 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 808.63 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7878
1.6932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN 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 1.7487, compared to 1.7378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1200 AFN (High: 1.8303 / Low: 1.7102). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 AFN (High: 1.7488 / Low: 1.7273).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1200
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.7760) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4121 (+30.22%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.7760
2011 Avg (February) 1.3639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7205 1.6947 1.7084
February 1.8303 1.7102 1.7760
March 1.8272 1.7367 1.7633
April 1.7648 1.7240 1.7481
May 1.7962 1.7281 1.7578
June 1.7488 1.7273 1.7386
July 1.7487 1.7193 1.7314
August 1.7305 1.6809 1.7010
September 1.7717 1.6685 1.7166
October 1.7971 1.7537 1.7799
November 1.7842 1.7258 1.7549
December 1.7691 1.7216 1.7427