2012 NZD to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |