2012 ETB to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9307 AFN

YEARLY LOW

2.6387 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7603 AFN

2012 ETB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 2.9307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.6387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2920 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6654 to the December average rate of 2.8232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9307 was down 13.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.3847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,653 AFN

2011 Average 14,086 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 13,193 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,459.97 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8978

2.6443

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 2.7420, compared to 2.7785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7420

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1761 AFN (High: 2.8401 / Low: 2.6640). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 AFN (High: 2.7032 / Low: 2.6876).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1761

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0534 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 2.8766) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0738 (+2.63%).

2012 Avg (November) 2.8766

2011 Avg (November) 2.8028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6769	2.6387	2.6654
February	2.8401	2.6640	2.7742
March	2.8332	2.7482	2.7733
April	2.7720	2.7554	2.7646
May	2.7598	2.7357	2.7473
June	2.7392	2.7158	2.7271
July	2.7218	2.6924	2.7019
August	2.7032	2.6876	2.6929
September	2.8163	2.6833	2.7339
October	2.8587	2.8143	2.8427
November	2.9307	2.8424	2.8766
December	2.8605	2.7845	2.8232