2012 PEN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.4275 AFN

YEARLY LOW

16.9095 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.6038 AFN

2012 PEN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 20.4275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 16.9095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5180 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1254 to the December average rate of 20.0551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 20.4275 was up 13.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.9242, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 102,138 AFN

2011 Average 80,394 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 84,547 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,590.18 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

20.3993

16.8277

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 17.9183, compared to 19.2893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9183

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.2893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.1971 AFN (High: 18.3725 / Low: 17.1754). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1429 AFN (High: 18.5375 / Low: 18.3946).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1971

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1429

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0621 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 20.1016) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.7899), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3118 (+12.99%).

2012 Avg (November) 20.1016

2011 Avg (November) 17.7899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.2007	16.9095	17.1254
February	18.3725	17.1754	17.9445
March	18.5041	18.0040	18.0983
April	18.2873	18.0634	18.1710
May	18.3346	17.8437	18.1164
June	18.2723	17.8292	18.0543
July	18.4525	18.1114	18.3243
August	18.5375	18.3946	18.4785
September	19.5793	18.4912	18.9195
October	20.0128	19.5561	19.8568
November	20.4275	19.8574	20.1016
December	20.2011	19.6814	20.0551