2012 AFN to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.3278 MRO

YEARLY LOW

5.5940 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.0203 MRO

2012 AFN to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 6.3278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 5.5940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7338 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2505 to the December average rate of 5.8015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.3278 was down 5.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.6928, 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 31,639 MRO

2011 Average 31,643 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 27,970 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,669.16 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.3050

5.6499

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MRO 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 6.0697, compared to 5.9708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0989 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0697

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.4074 MRO (High: 6.2632 / Low: 5.8558). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0677 MRO (High: 6.2741 / Low: 6.2065).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4074

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0677

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 0.2685 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 6.2505) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.5141), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2636 (-4.05%).

2012 Avg (January) 6.2505

2011 Avg (January) 6.5141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.3278	6.1908	6.2505
February	6.2632	5.8558	6.0432
March	6.1098	5.9123	6.0468
April	6.0809	5.9516	6.0054
May	6.0901	5.9491	6.0231
June	6.1049	5.9818	6.0494
July	6.2328	6.0040	6.1244
August	6.2741	6.2065	6.2338
September	6.2365	5.9102	6.1147
October	5.9269	5.7739	5.8461
November	5.7825	5.5940	5.7045
December	5.9075	5.7217	5.8015