YEARLY HIGH
0.0334 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0288 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0310 AFN

2012 TZS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TZS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0291 to the December average rate of 0.0323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0334 was up 11.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 167 AFN
2011 Average 140 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 144 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.09 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0331
0.0287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS 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 0.0302, compared to 0.0317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0020 AFN (High: 0.0311 / Low: 0.0291). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0308 / Low: 0.0306).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0327) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0278), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+17.77%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0327
2011 Avg (November) 0.0278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0293 0.0288 0.0291
February 0.0311 0.0291 0.0303
March 0.0310 0.0302 0.0304
April 0.0307 0.0303 0.0305
May 0.0308 0.0304 0.0306
June 0.0308 0.0304 0.0306
July 0.0308 0.0304 0.0305
August 0.0308 0.0306 0.0307
September 0.0323 0.0307 0.0313
October 0.0327 0.0322 0.0326
November 0.0334 0.0322 0.0327
December 0.0326 0.0316 0.0323