2012 AFN to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.8526 SOS

YEARLY LOW

30.3409 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.1014 SOS

2012 AFN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 35.8526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 30.3409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5116 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.3141 to the December average rate of 31.3345, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 35.8526 was down 5.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 38.0644, 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 179,263 SOS

2011 Average 182,708 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 151,705 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,558.18 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

35.7549

30.4648

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SOS 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 33.8877, compared to 32.3151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.8877

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.3151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 2.4758 SOS (High: 35.2346 / Low: 32.7588). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2980 SOS (High: 33.7953 / Low: 33.4973).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.4758

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2980

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5514 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 35.3141) against the same month in 2011 (average: 37.2273), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9133 (-5.14%).

2012 Avg (January) 35.3141

2011 Avg (January) 37.2273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.8526	35.1063	35.3141
February	35.2346	32.7588	33.7626
March	33.7762	32.6962	33.6122
April	33.7512	33.3500	33.6259
May	33.7380	33.0937	33.4921
June	33.8094	33.1113	33.5194
July	33.8055	33.3079	33.5792
August	33.7953	33.4973	33.5908
September	33.6250	31.9414	32.9688
October	31.9904	31.1795	31.5119
November	31.3183	30.3409	30.9056
December	31.8999	30.9974	31.3345