2012 AFN to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2597 MDL

YEARLY LOW

0.2314 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2469 MDL

2012 AFN to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.2597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.2314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0282 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2555 to the December average rate of 0.2365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2597 was down 10.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2888, 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 1,298 MDL

2011 Average 1,325 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 1,157 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.14 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2603

0.2340

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MDL 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 0.2476, compared to 0.2462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2476

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0216 MDL (High: 0.2596 / Low: 0.2380). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 MDL (High: 0.2594 / Low: 0.2562).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2563) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2673), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0109 (-4.09%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2563

2011 Avg (July) 0.2673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2577	0.2531	0.2555
February	0.2596	0.2380	0.2458
March	0.2462	0.2393	0.2447
April	0.2451	0.2417	0.2435
May	0.2499	0.2414	0.2455
June	0.2548	0.2488	0.2507
July	0.2597	0.2526	0.2563
August	0.2594	0.2562	0.2581
September	0.2576	0.2441	0.2517
October	0.2439	0.2356	0.2380
November	0.2397	0.2314	0.2362
December	0.2424	0.2340	0.2365