2012 AFN to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1786 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.1530 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1674 SZL

2012 AFN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.1530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1737 to the December average rate of 0.1676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1786 was down 2.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1841, 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 893 SZL

2011 Average 817 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 765 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.82 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1754

0.1556

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SZL 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 0.1657, compared to 0.1691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1657

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0164 SZL (High: 0.1762 / Low: 0.1598). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 SZL (High: 0.1711 / Low: 0.1653).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1737) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1607), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+8.10%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1737

2011 Avg (January) 0.1607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1786	0.1678	0.1737
February	0.1664	0.1558	0.1591
March	0.1600	0.1530	0.1572
April	0.1655	0.1581	0.1619
May	0.1762	0.1598	0.1688
June	0.1786	0.1695	0.1738
July	0.1764	0.1680	0.1708
August	0.1753	0.1675	0.1710
September	0.1740	0.1617	0.1684
October	0.1720	0.1639	0.1683
November	0.1711	0.1653	0.1684
December	0.1725	0.1643	0.1676