YEARLY HIGH
43.5859 AFN
YEARLY LOW
35.4494 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.7593 AFN

2012 NZD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NZD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 43.5859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 35.4494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1364 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.8935 to the December average rate of 42.7222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 43.5859 was up 10.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 39.6204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 217,929 AFN
2011 Average 175,201 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 177,247 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,682.25 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

43.3714
36.3046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 38.5522, compared to 40.9665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.5522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.9665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 3.8221 AFN (High: 42.1791 / Low: 38.3569). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8002 AFN (High: 39.9432 / Low: 39.1431).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.8221
April Spread (Stable) ±0.8002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.1220 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 42.7222) against the same month in 2011 (average: 35.8122), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9100 (+19.30%).

2012 Avg (December) 42.7222
2011 Avg (December) 35.8122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.2426 35.4494 36.8935
February 41.3515 38.4377 40.1682
March 40.5375 39.0291 39.6904
April 39.9432 39.1431 39.5296
May 39.4457 36.3134 37.4076
June 38.6546 36.3536 37.6237
July 39.1768 38.0684 38.6168
August 39.6636 38.7270 39.2017
September 42.1791 38.3569 40.3453
October 42.5578 41.6657 42.1306
November 43.3499 42.2968 42.7825
December 43.5859 42.1215 42.7222