2012 AFN to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1510 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.1313 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1417 BOB

2012 AFN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0196 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1495 to the December average rate of 0.1357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1510 was down 7.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1633, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 755 BOB

2011 Average 789 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 657 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.24 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1510

0.1322

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BOB 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 0.1441, compared to 0.1393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1441

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0096 BOB (High: 0.1494 / Low: 0.1398). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.1446 / Low: 0.1442).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1495) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1624), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0130 (-7.99%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1495

2011 Avg (January) 0.1624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1510	0.1487	0.1495
February	0.1494	0.1398	0.1433
March	0.1432	0.1394	0.1427
April	0.1432	0.1423	0.1427
May	0.1440	0.1423	0.1429
June	0.1442	0.1424	0.1436
July	0.1451	0.1433	0.1444
August	0.1446	0.1442	0.1444
September	0.1447	0.1372	0.1417
October	0.1373	0.1350	0.1359
November	0.1355	0.1313	0.1338
December	0.1377	0.1342	0.1357