2012 RON to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.4077 AFN

YEARLY LOW

12.6101 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.1547 AFN

2012 RON to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 15.4077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 12.6101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7976 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7107 to the December average rate of 15.0671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.4077 was down 2.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.8543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,039 AFN

2011 Average 72,663 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 63,050 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,988.05 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.2698

12.8374

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 14.1653, compared to 14.1442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1653

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.1054 AFN (High: 14.9964 / Low: 13.8911). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2982 AFN (High: 14.7797 / Low: 14.4815).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1054

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2982

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5795 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 15.0671) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.1435), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9236 (+6.53%).

2012 Avg (December) 15.0671

2011 Avg (December) 14.1435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.0481	13.3724	13.7107
February	14.9964	13.8911	14.6404
March	14.7871	14.4690	14.6278
April	14.7342	14.4135	14.5197
May	14.4519	13.3799	13.9402
June	13.6971	13.3535	13.5531
July	13.6960	12.6101	13.0401
August	13.6438	12.7931	13.2630
September	14.4621	13.5410	14.0748
October	14.7797	14.4815	14.6233
November	15.0347	14.5939	14.7967
December	15.4077	14.6284	15.0671