2012 KPW to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0591 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0507 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0545 AFN

2012 KPW to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KPW to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0513 to the December average rate of 0.0572, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0591 was down 83.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3623, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 296 AFN

2011 Average 1,516 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 253 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.24 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0587

0.0506

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0532, compared to 0.0557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0532

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0035 AFN (High: 0.0548 / Low: 0.0513). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0538 / Low: 0.0536).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0580) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3346), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2766 (-82.66%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0580

2011 Avg (November) 0.3346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0515	0.0507	0.0513
February	0.0548	0.0513	0.0535
March	0.0549	0.0536	0.0537
April	0.0538	0.0536	0.0537
May	0.0538	0.0536	0.0537
June	0.0537	0.0534	0.0536
July	0.0540	0.0535	0.0537
August	0.0540	0.0536	0.0537
September	0.0565	0.0535	0.0547
October	0.0575	0.0564	0.0571
November	0.0591	0.0574	0.0580
December	0.0578	0.0566	0.0572