2012 GYD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2627 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.2240 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2418 AFN

2012 GYD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GYD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.2627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0387 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2273 to the December average rate of 0.2542, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2627 was up 8.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,314 AFN

2011 Average 1,085 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,120 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 193.47 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2610

0.2242

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.2362, compared to 0.2473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2362

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0166 AFN (High: 0.2441 / Low: 0.2276). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 AFN (High: 0.2393 / Low: 0.2375).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.2580) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2382), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0198 (+8.30%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.2580

2011 Avg (November) 0.2382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2296	0.2240	0.2273
February	0.2441	0.2276	0.2374
March	0.2445	0.2370	0.2381
April	0.2392	0.2371	0.2384
May	0.2398	0.2340	0.2383
June	0.2396	0.2352	0.2380
July	0.2392	0.2362	0.2376
August	0.2393	0.2375	0.2383
September	0.2489	0.2369	0.2421
October	0.2561	0.2489	0.2536
November	0.2627	0.2551	0.2580
December	0.2571	0.2516	0.2542