2012 DJF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2991 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.2553 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2751 AFN

2012 DJF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.2991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0438 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2587 to the December average rate of 0.2896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2991 was up 9.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2722, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,495 AFN

2011 Average 1,245 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,277 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 218.85 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2972

0.2552

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.2682, compared to 0.2820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2682

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0179 AFN (High: 0.2765 / Low: 0.2585). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 AFN (High: 0.2728 / Low: 0.2710).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.2937) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+8.43%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.2937

2011 Avg (November) 0.2708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2600	0.2553	0.2587
February	0.2765	0.2585	0.2700
March	0.2753	0.2689	0.2707
April	0.2714	0.2686	0.2700
May	0.2713	0.2689	0.2700
June	0.2707	0.2683	0.2699
July	0.2727	0.2707	0.2715
August	0.2728	0.2710	0.2717
September	0.2854	0.2693	0.2766
October	0.2909	0.2861	0.2891
November	0.2991	0.2903	0.2937
December	0.2932	0.2860	0.2896