2012 AFN to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7355 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.5035 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6289 JPY

2012 AFN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 1.7355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 1.5035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2320 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6683 to the December average rate of 1.6277, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7355 was down 12.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9824, 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 8,677 JPY

2011 Average 9,029 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 7,518 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,159.86 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7229

1.5192

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to JPY 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 1.6636, compared to 1.5943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.1127 JPY (High: 1.6930 / Low: 1.5803). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 JPY (High: 1.5487 / Low: 1.5217).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1127

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0520 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.7060) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8981), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1922 (-10.12%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.7060

2011 Avg (March) 1.8981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6894	1.6486	1.6683
February	1.6769	1.5758	1.6314
March	1.7355	1.6770	1.7060
April	1.7179	1.6553	1.6842
May	1.6629	1.6246	1.6496
June	1.6676	1.6150	1.6420
July	1.6551	1.6161	1.6354
August	1.6462	1.6111	1.6276
September	1.6301	1.5311	1.5881
October	1.5487	1.5217	1.5361
November	1.5888	1.5035	1.5505
December	1.6930	1.5803	1.6277