2012 MOP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.6669 AFN

YEARLY LOW

5.6999 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1398 AFN

2012 MOP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 6.6669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.6999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9670 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7692 to the December average rate of 6.4498, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.6669 was up 10.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.0371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,334 AFN

2011 Average 27,604 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 28,499 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,834.84 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.6218

5.6917

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 5.9953, compared to 6.2843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2890 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9953

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.3889 AFN (High: 6.1704 / Low: 5.7816). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 AFN (High: 6.0521 / Low: 6.0300).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3889

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

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 0.0945 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 6.5443) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.0018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5425 (+9.04%).

2012 Avg (November) 6.5443

2011 Avg (November) 6.0018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5.7957	5.6999	5.7692
February	6.1704	5.7816	6.0298
March	6.1779	6.0271	6.0491
April	6.0521	6.0300	6.0402
May	6.0576	6.0324	6.0421
June	6.0490	6.0145	6.0413
July	6.0620	6.0233	6.0454
August	6.0706	6.0416	6.0546
September	6.3647	6.0500	6.1703
October	6.4870	6.3617	6.4412
November	6.6669	6.4565	6.5443
December	6.5252	6.3533	6.4498