2012 BGN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.1529 AFN

YEARLY LOW

29.7516 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.2274 AFN

2012 BGN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 35.1529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 29.7516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4013 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.4039 to the December average rate of 34.5130, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 35.1529 was up 0.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 34.9611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 175,764 AFN

2011 Average 157,416 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 148,758 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,006.57 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

34.9292

29.9341

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 31.7540, compared to 32.7007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.7540

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.7007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 2.5986 AFN (High: 33.3648 / Low: 30.7662). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6583 AFN (High: 32.9708 / Low: 32.3125).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.5986

March Spread (Stable) ±0.6583

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 0.8297 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 34.5130) against the same month in 2011 (average: 31.2917), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2213 (+10.29%).

2012 Avg (December) 34.5130

2011 Avg (December) 31.2917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.1571	29.7516	30.4039
February	33.3648	30.7662	32.5316
March	32.9708	32.3125	32.6154
April	32.8803	32.2022	32.4680
May	32.6142	30.6161	31.6383
June	31.2344	30.4011	30.8669
July	31.1341	29.8733	30.3504
August	31.1526	30.2498	30.6242
September	33.5014	31.0467	32.3621
October	34.6021	33.4606	34.1069
November	34.8604	33.7536	34.2478
December	35.1529	33.9405	34.5130