2012 JMD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5865 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.5297 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5551 AFN

2012 JMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.5865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.5297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0568 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5354 to the December average rate of 0.5599, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5865 was up 3.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,932 AFN

2011 Average 2,577 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,648 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 283.84 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5795

0.5314

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.5523, compared to 0.5578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5523

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0359 AFN (High: 0.5721 / Low: 0.5362). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 AFN (High: 0.5439 / Low: 0.5418).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.5755) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0158 (+2.82%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.5755

2011 Avg (November) 0.5597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5385	0.5297	0.5354
February	0.5721	0.5362	0.5580
March	0.5713	0.5556	0.5583
April	0.5582	0.5558	0.5572
May	0.5577	0.5518	0.5550
June	0.5528	0.5466	0.5498
July	0.5500	0.5420	0.5457
August	0.5439	0.5418	0.5426
September	0.5689	0.5404	0.5515
October	0.5742	0.5687	0.5717
November	0.5865	0.5679	0.5755
December	0.5707	0.5534	0.5599