2012 GTQ to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.7927 AFN

YEARLY LOW

5.8033 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.2596 AFN

2012 GTQ to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 6.7927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 5.8033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9894 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9034 to the December average rate of 6.5226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.7927 was up 9.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.2202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,963 AFN

2011 Average 28,425 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 29,017 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,946.75 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.7224

5.8290

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 6.1597, compared to 6.3596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1999 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1597

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.4064 AFN (High: 6.3470 / Low: 5.9406). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0422 AFN (High: 6.2281 / Low: 6.1859).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4064

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0422

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 0.1253 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 6.6479) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.1634), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4845 (+7.86%).

2012 Avg (November) 6.6479

2011 Avg (November) 6.1634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5.9578	5.8033	5.9034
February	6.3470	5.9406	6.1944
March	6.4097	6.2114	6.2520
April	6.2859	6.1984	6.2406
May	6.2281	6.1859	6.2100
June	6.2049	6.1190	6.1578
July	6.1929	6.1446	6.1697
August	6.1837	6.0968	6.1463
September	6.3680	6.0341	6.1767
October	6.5973	6.3648	6.4944
November	6.7927	6.5311	6.6479
December	6.6048	6.4461	6.5226