2012 QAR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.6128 AFN

YEARLY LOW

12.5260 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.4720 AFN

2012 QAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 14.6128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 12.5260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0868 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6701 to the December average rate of 14.1386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.6128 was up 9.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.2906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,064 AFN

2011 Average 60,808 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 62,630 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,433.85 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.5154

12.5024

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 13.1636, compared to 13.7803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.8539 AFN (High: 13.5365 / Low: 12.6826). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0447 AFN (High: 13.2876 / Low: 13.2429).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8539

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0447

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 0.2090 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 14.3476) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.2255), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1221 (+8.48%).

2012 Avg (November) 14.3476

2011 Avg (November) 13.2255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.7211	12.5260	12.6701
February	13.5365	12.6826	13.2296
March	13.5642	13.2463	13.2846
April	13.2876	13.2429	13.2642
May	13.3049	13.2470	13.2712
June	13.2799	13.2037	13.2617
July	13.3222	13.2244	13.2656
August	13.3397	13.2383	13.2807
September	13.9571	13.2199	13.5251
October	14.2182	13.9483	14.1245
November	14.6128	14.1761	14.3476
December	14.2950	13.9796	14.1386