2012 GMD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7792 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.4423 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5789 AFN

2012 GMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.7792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.4423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3368 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5562 to the December average rate of 1.6601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7792 was up 3.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,896 AFN

2011 Average 7,854 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 7,212 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,684.08 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7111

1.4703

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.5857, compared to 1.5721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5857

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.2600 AFN (High: 1.7792 / Low: 1.5192). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0431 AFN (High: 1.6110 / Low: 1.5679).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2600

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0410 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.6911) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6488), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0423 (+2.56%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.6911

2011 Avg (November) 1.6488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5988	1.5286	1.5562
February	1.6435	1.5294	1.5869
March	1.6399	1.5626	1.5854
April	1.6644	1.6022	1.6321
May	1.6110	1.5679	1.5911
June	1.6037	1.5303	1.5623
July	1.5628	1.5181	1.5364
August	1.5382	1.4443	1.5192
September	1.5432	1.4423	1.4903
October	1.5603	1.5137	1.5357
November	1.7792	1.5192	1.6911
December	1.7240	1.5697	1.6601