YEARLY HIGH
0.0104 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0088 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0095 AFN

2012 ZMK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZMK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0090 to the December average rate of 0.0099, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0104 was up 3.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52 AFN
2011 Average 45 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 44 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.68 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0102
0.0088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.0092, compared to 0.0099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0009 AFN (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0093). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AFN (High: 0.0091 / Low: 0.0088).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0099) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0090), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+9.30%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0099
2011 Avg (December) 0.0090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0091 0.0088 0.0090
February 0.0095 0.0089 0.0092
March 0.0094 0.0090 0.0091
April 0.0094 0.0091 0.0092
May 0.0094 0.0090 0.0093
June 0.0093 0.0090 0.0092
July 0.0103 0.0093 0.0099
August 0.0100 0.0097 0.0099
September 0.0100 0.0096 0.0098
October 0.0101 0.0098 0.0099
November 0.0102 0.0099 0.0100
December 0.0104 0.0097 0.0099