2012 PHP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2921 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.0336 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1630 AFN

2012 PHP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 1.2921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.0336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2586 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0591 to the December average rate of 1.2550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2921 was up 14.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 323,031 AFN

2011 Average 255,629 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 258,394 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,637.51 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2920

1.0380

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 1.1173, compared to 1.2087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1173

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0800 AFN (High: 1.1594 / Low: 1.0794). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 AFN (High: 1.1608 / Low: 1.1442).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0800

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

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 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.2709) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1603 (+14.43%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.2709

2011 Avg (November) 1.1106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0826	1.0336	1.0591
February	1.1594	1.0794	1.1292
March	1.1551	1.1205	1.1279
April	1.1453	1.1253	1.1322
May	1.1461	1.1033	1.1259
June	1.1462	1.1099	1.1295
July	1.1608	1.1442	1.1532
August	1.1623	1.1390	1.1496
September	1.2178	1.1489	1.1808
October	1.2563	1.2183	1.2425
November	1.2921	1.2525	1.2709
December	1.2735	1.2434	1.2550