2012 AFN to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6933 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.5621 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6344 GMD

2012 AFN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.6933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.5621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1313 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6427 to the December average rate of 0.6030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6933 was down 0.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6950, 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 3,467 GMD

2011 Average 3,187 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 2,810 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 656.27 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6792

0.5848

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to GMD 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 0.6309, compared to 0.6379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6309

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0962 GMD (High: 0.6582 / Low: 0.5621). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 GMD (High: 0.6378 / Low: 0.6208).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0962

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0586 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.6713) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6618), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+1.44%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.6713

2011 Avg (September) 0.6618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6542	0.6255	0.6427
February	0.6538	0.6085	0.6305
March	0.6400	0.6098	0.6308
April	0.6241	0.6008	0.6128
May	0.6378	0.6208	0.6285
June	0.6535	0.6236	0.6402
July	0.6587	0.6399	0.6509
August	0.6924	0.6501	0.6583
September	0.6933	0.6480	0.6713
October	0.6606	0.6409	0.6513
November	0.6582	0.5621	0.5926
December	0.6371	0.5801	0.6030