2012 AFN to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8509 DOP

YEARLY LOW

0.7233 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7966 DOP

2012 AFN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.8509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.7233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1276 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8413 to the December average rate of 0.7782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8509 was down 4.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8880, 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 4,254 DOP

2011 Average 4,292 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 3,616 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 638.16 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8500

0.7457

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to DOP 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 0.8127, compared to 0.7805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8127

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0822 DOP (High: 0.8092 / Low: 0.7270). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 DOP (High: 0.8098 / Low: 0.8064).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0822

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0339 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.8413) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8678), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0265 (-3.06%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.8413

2011 Avg (January) 0.8678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8509	0.8358	0.8413
February	0.8397	0.7884	0.8074
March	0.8089	0.7827	0.8055
April	0.8093	0.7995	0.8067
May	0.8170	0.8016	0.8065
June	0.8113	0.8055	0.8085
July	0.8107	0.8040	0.8079
August	0.8098	0.8064	0.8080
September	0.8092	0.7270	0.7744
October	0.7650	0.7233	0.7544
November	0.7707	0.7458	0.7598
December	0.7888	0.7656	0.7782