2012 AFN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

420.9724 STD

YEARLY LOW

359.1012 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

390.5814 STD

2012 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 420.9724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 359.1012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.8712 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 411.5522 to the December average rate of 363.9169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 420.9724 was down 4.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 441.7534, 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 2,104,862 STD

2011 Average 1,995,495 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,795,506 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 309,356.15 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

421.5900

358.6739

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to STD 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 393.0383, compared to 388.1246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 393.0383

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 388.1246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 39.0863 STD (High: 418.0791 / Low: 378.9928). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8665 STD (High: 418.4154 / Low: 413.5489).

September Spread (Volatile) ±39.0863

August Spread (Stable) ±4.8665

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 26.1071 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -26.1071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 411.5522) against the same month in 2011 (average: 427.3735), the exchange rate shifted by -15.8213 (-3.70%).

2012 Avg (January) 411.5522

2011 Avg (January) 427.3735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	420.9724	403.2043	411.5522
February	406.9744	376.0961	385.4451
March	392.4334	379.6355	384.0615
April	389.6899	380.4835	386.0753
May	399.7423	381.6530	391.9850
June	407.3659	388.7334	399.1106
July	417.1603	402.6874	410.2659
August	418.4154	413.5489	416.3470
September	418.0791	378.9928	398.7792
October	385.7033	366.5499	373.6066
November	370.9570	359.9884	365.8320
December	370.3236	359.1012	363.9169