2012 MRO to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1788 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1580 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1662 AFN

2012 MRO to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.1788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1600 to the December average rate of 0.1724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1788 was up 3.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 894 AFN

2011 Average 791 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 790 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.66 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1768

0.1585

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.1648, compared to 0.1677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1648

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0111 AFN (High: 0.1708 / Low: 0.1597). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 AFN (High: 0.1611 / Low: 0.1594).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.1753) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+3.71%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.1753

2011 Avg (November) 0.1690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1615	0.1580	0.1600
February	0.1708	0.1597	0.1656
March	0.1691	0.1637	0.1654
April	0.1680	0.1644	0.1665
May	0.1681	0.1642	0.1660
June	0.1672	0.1638	0.1653
July	0.1666	0.1604	0.1633
August	0.1611	0.1594	0.1604
September	0.1692	0.1603	0.1636
October	0.1732	0.1687	0.1711
November	0.1788	0.1729	0.1753
December	0.1748	0.1693	0.1724