2012 LKR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4282 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.3594 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3851 AFN

2012 LKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 0.4282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.3594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0688 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4052 to the December average rate of 0.4018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4282 was down 2.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,141 AFN

2011 Average 2,003 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,797 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 344.03 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4149

0.3594

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.3860, compared to 0.3843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3860

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0371 AFN (High: 0.4282 / Low: 0.3911). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 AFN (High: 0.3686 / Low: 0.3649).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0371

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0252 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4103) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3882), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0221 (+5.70%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4103

2011 Avg (February) 0.3882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4068	0.4006	0.4052
February	0.4282	0.3911	0.4103
March	0.4001	0.3695	0.3851
April	0.3851	0.3651	0.3755
May	0.3812	0.3660	0.3740
June	0.3719	0.3606	0.3660
July	0.3708	0.3594	0.3641
August	0.3686	0.3649	0.3662
September	0.3927	0.3638	0.3743
October	0.4013	0.3936	0.3985
November	0.4099	0.3961	0.4009
December	0.4061	0.3947	0.4018