2012 AFN to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1833 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.9723 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0746 BTN

2012 AFN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 1.1833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.9723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2110 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1102 to the December average rate of 1.0619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1833 was up 0.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1750, 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 5,917 BTN

2011 Average 5,269 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 4,862 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,055.02 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1729

1.0097

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BTN 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 1.0883, compared to 1.0610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0883

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.1098 BTN (High: 1.0945 / Low: 0.9847). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 BTN (High: 1.0708 / Low: 1.0583).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1098

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0870 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.1593) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1175 (+11.28%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.1593

2011 Avg (June) 1.0418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1671	1.0654	1.1102
February	1.0647	0.9985	1.0233
March	1.0636	1.0110	1.0411
April	1.0914	1.0497	1.0704
May	1.1616	1.0903	1.1253
June	1.1833	1.1396	1.1593
July	1.1564	1.0557	1.1067
August	1.0708	1.0583	1.0636
September	1.0945	0.9847	1.0543
October	1.0447	0.9723	1.0301
November	1.0742	1.0304	1.0495
December	1.0725	1.0457	1.0619