2012 KGS to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1254 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.9813 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0504 AFN

2012 KGS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.1254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.9813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1441 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9883 to the December average rate of 1.0861, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1254 was up 4.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0758, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,627 AFN

2011 Average 4,803 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 4,907 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 720.28 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1169

0.9766

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.0228, compared to 1.0780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0228

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0714 AFN (High: 1.0570 / Low: 0.9856). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 AFN (High: 1.0367 / Low: 1.0288).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0714

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.1052) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0640 (+6.15%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.1052

2011 Avg (November) 1.0411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9941	0.9813	0.9883
February	1.0570	0.9856	1.0297
March	1.0609	1.0292	1.0365
April	1.0367	1.0288	1.0322
May	1.0319	1.0214	1.0267
June	1.0292	1.0189	1.0237
July	1.0724	1.0216	1.0358
August	1.0871	1.0684	1.0745
September	1.1010	1.0532	1.0745
October	1.0998	1.0782	1.0922
November	1.1254	1.0936	1.1052
December	1.1005	1.0744	1.0861