2012 KGS to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

161.2348 GNF

YEARLY LOW

143.6372 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

150.9407 GNF

2012 KGS to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 161.2348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 143.6372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5976 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.0321 to the December average rate of 148.9952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 161.2348 was down 0.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 162.6016, 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 806,174 GNF

2011 Average 749,646 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 718,186 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,987.85 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

160.0358

146.5984

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to GNF 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 149.1893, compared to 152.6922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.1893

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.6922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 12.1338 GNF (High: 161.2348 / Low: 149.1009). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1801 GNF (High: 150.0726 / Low: 147.8925).

September Spread (Volatile) ±12.1338

January Spread (Stable) ±2.1801

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.2876 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 154.6284) against the same month in 2011 (average: 146.4253), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2032 (+5.60%).

2012 Avg (September) 154.6284

2011 Avg (September) 146.4253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	150.0726	147.8925	149.0321
February	148.8557	146.4104	147.7182
March	152.3269	146.3114	151.0115
April	152.3269	148.1080	149.7900
May	150.6122	143.6372	148.2004
June	151.9719	147.1735	149.3835
July	158.9231	149.4923	152.8458
August	161.0827	157.5801	158.9160
September	161.2348	149.1009	154.6284
October	152.2990	148.3452	150.6110
November	151.4010	148.7566	150.1569
December	151.2521	145.7663	148.9952