2012 AFN to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3790 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.3412 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3625 ETB

2012 AFN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.3412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0378 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3752 to the December average rate of 0.3542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3790 was down 5.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3995, 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 1,895 ETB

2011 Average 1,799 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 1,706 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 188.80 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3779

0.3449

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to ETB 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 0.3648, compared to 0.3602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3648

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0233 ETB (High: 0.3754 / Low: 0.3521). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 ETB (High: 0.3721 / Low: 0.3699).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3752) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2958), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0794 (+26.84%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3752

2011 Avg (January) 0.2958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3790	0.3736	0.3752
February	0.3754	0.3521	0.3607
March	0.3639	0.3530	0.3606
April	0.3629	0.3607	0.3617
May	0.3655	0.3623	0.3640
June	0.3682	0.3651	0.3667
July	0.3714	0.3674	0.3701
August	0.3721	0.3699	0.3714
September	0.3727	0.3551	0.3659
October	0.3553	0.3498	0.3518
November	0.3518	0.3412	0.3477
December	0.3591	0.3496	0.3542