2012 CRC to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1065 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0890 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0976 AFN

2012 CRC to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CRC to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.1065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0175 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0909 to the December average rate of 0.1027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1065 was up 9.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 533 AFN

2011 Average 441 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 445 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.63 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1059

0.0895

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0948, compared to 0.1004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0948

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0068 AFN (High: 0.0968 / Low: 0.0900). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AFN (High: 0.0971 / Low: 0.0963).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.1045) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0954), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+9.54%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.1045

2011 Avg (November) 0.0954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0918	0.0890	0.0909
February	0.0968	0.0900	0.0945
March	0.0975	0.0941	0.0952
April	0.0964	0.0952	0.0957
May	0.0967	0.0948	0.0959
June	0.0971	0.0957	0.0965
July	0.0972	0.0955	0.0965
August	0.0971	0.0963	0.0968
September	0.1017	0.0964	0.0986
October	0.1035	0.1016	0.1029
November	0.1065	0.1031	0.1045
December	0.1042	0.1000	0.1027