2012 BND to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.5183 AFN

YEARLY LOW

35.2627 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.2933 AFN

2012 BND to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 43.5183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 35.2627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2556 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.0565 to the December average rate of 42.1837, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 43.5183 was up 12.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 38.7967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 217,591 AFN

2011 Average 176,107 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 176,313 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,277.97 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

43.3563

35.3929

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 37.9238, compared to 40.6629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.9238

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.6629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.6321 AFN (High: 41.4043 / Low: 38.7722). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4513 AFN (High: 38.9996 / Low: 38.5483).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.6321

August Spread (Stable) ±0.4513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5090 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 42.6927) against the same month in 2011 (average: 37.3141), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3786 (+14.41%).

2012 Avg (November) 42.6927

2011 Avg (November) 37.3141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.9521	35.2627	36.0565
February	39.3222	36.9420	38.4020
March	39.2194	38.1040	38.4366
April	39.0369	38.2475	38.6103
May	39.0994	37.5181	38.2661
June	38.1732	37.4148	37.7711
July	38.8001	37.9352	38.3065
August	38.9996	38.5483	38.7523
September	41.4043	38.7722	40.0150
October	42.3887	41.3379	42.0274
November	43.5183	42.1534	42.6927
December	42.7082	41.6448	42.1837