2012 HKD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.8640 AFN

YEARLY LOW

5.8708 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.3234 AFN

2012 HKD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 6.8640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.8708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9932 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9422 to the December average rate of 6.6419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.8640 was up 10.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.2223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 171,600 AFN

2011 Average 142,178 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 146,769 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,830.52 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.8192

5.8624

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 6.1752, compared to 6.4716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1752

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.4004 AFN (High: 6.3553 / Low: 5.9549). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 AFN (High: 6.2335 / Low: 6.2108).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4004

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

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 0.0975 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 6.7394) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.1866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5528 (+8.94%).

2012 Avg (November) 6.7394

2011 Avg (November) 6.1866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5.9696	5.8708	5.9422
February	6.3553	5.9549	6.2109
March	6.3631	6.2083	6.2307
April	6.2335	6.2108	6.2214
May	6.2391	6.2135	6.2233
June	6.2305	6.1949	6.2225
July	6.2601	6.2071	6.2291
August	6.2634	6.2139	6.2345
September	6.5543	6.2066	6.3507
October	6.6793	6.5492	6.6342
November	6.8640	6.6643	6.7394
December	6.7156	6.5674	6.6419