2012 LTL to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.9166 AFN

YEARLY LOW

16.8436 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.2694 AFN

2012 LTL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 19.9166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 16.8436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0730 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2391 to the December average rate of 19.5578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.9166 was up 0.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.8035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,583 AFN

2011 Average 89,171 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 84,218 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,365.09 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.7935

16.9650

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 18.0054, compared to 18.5334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0054

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.5334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.4364 AFN (High: 18.9051 / Low: 17.4687). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3729 AFN (High: 18.6801 / Low: 18.3072).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.4364

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3729

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4825 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 19.5578) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.7298), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8280 (+10.31%).

2012 Avg (December) 19.5578

2011 Avg (December) 17.7298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.6657	16.8436	17.2391
February	18.9051	17.4687	18.4473
March	18.6801	18.3072	18.4972
April	18.6530	18.2498	18.4077
May	18.5259	17.3413	17.9252
June	17.7055	17.2767	17.5159
July	17.6546	16.9235	17.2007
August	17.6356	17.1811	17.3596
September	18.9735	17.5973	18.3500
October	19.5998	18.9650	19.3272
November	19.7490	19.1286	19.4052
December	19.9166	19.2267	19.5578