2012 CAD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.1122 AFN

YEARLY LOW

44.5051 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.0886 AFN

2012 CAD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 53.1122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 44.5051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6071 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.4979 to the December average rate of 51.9735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 53.1122 was up 9.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 48.6462, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 265,561 AFN

2011 Average 223,731 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 222,526 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,035.31 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

53.0730

44.8093

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 47.6536, compared to 50.5235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.6536

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.5235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.3178 AFN (High: 49.5898 / Low: 46.2720). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8294 AFN (High: 49.0043 / Low: 48.1749).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.3178

August Spread (Stable) ±0.8294

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8786 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 52.3844) against the same month in 2011 (average: 46.9457), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4387 (+11.59%).

2012 Avg (November) 52.3844

2011 Avg (November) 46.9457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.2671	44.5051	45.4979
February	49.5898	46.2720	48.2816
March	49.8558	48.2302	48.6821
April	49.1648	48.1492	48.6409
May	49.0970	46.8396	47.8488
June	47.4333	46.4096	46.9702
July	48.2243	47.2382	47.6639
August	49.0043	48.1749	48.7017
September	51.6812	48.7861	50.3069
October	52.6323	51.5947	52.1108
November	53.1122	51.7966	52.3844
December	52.5456	51.3394	51.9735