2012 BAM to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.9828 AFN

YEARLY LOW

29.6988 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.2260 AFN

2012 BAM to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 34.9828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 29.6988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2840 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.4056 to the December average rate of 34.4862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 34.9828 was up 0.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 34.9151, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 174,914 AFN

2011 Average 157,302 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 148,494 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,419.79 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

34.9007

29.9268

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to AFN 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 31.7583, compared to 32.6937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.7583

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 2.4490 AFN (High: 33.3031 / Low: 30.8541). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6984 AFN (High: 32.9641 / Low: 32.2657).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.4490

March Spread (Stable) ±0.6984

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8729 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 34.4862) against the same month in 2011 (average: 31.2881), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1981 (+10.22%).

2012 Avg (December) 34.4862

2011 Avg (December) 31.2881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.1663	29.6988	30.4056
February	33.3031	30.8541	32.5403
March	32.9641	32.2657	32.6285
April	32.8903	32.1840	32.4679
May	32.6511	30.5573	31.5950
June	31.2326	30.5293	30.9125
July	31.1572	29.7951	30.3413
August	31.0891	30.2234	30.6215
September	33.4398	31.0719	32.3809
October	34.5246	33.4587	34.0924
November	34.8248	33.7805	34.2402
December	34.9828	33.8251	34.4862