2012 KRW to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0490 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0393 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0436 AFN

2012 KRW to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.0490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0404 to the December average rate of 0.0479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0490 was up 11.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 244,766 AFN

2011 Average 199,868 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 196,572 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,193.60 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0488

0.0396

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0420, compared to 0.0452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0420

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0032 AFN (High: 0.0457 / Low: 0.0425). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AFN (High: 0.0430 / Low: 0.0425).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 April and May, 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: 0.0480) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+13.17%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0480

2011 Avg (November) 0.0424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0413	0.0393	0.0404
February	0.0439	0.0412	0.0429
March	0.0439	0.0424	0.0429
April	0.0429	0.0422	0.0425
May	0.0428	0.0408	0.0417
June	0.0422	0.0409	0.0415
July	0.0427	0.0417	0.0423
August	0.0430	0.0425	0.0427
September	0.0457	0.0425	0.0438
October	0.0474	0.0457	0.0465
November	0.0490	0.0473	0.0480
December	0.0484	0.0470	0.0479