2012 SBD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.5130 AFN

YEARLY LOW

6.0033 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.8809 AFN

2012 SBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 7.5130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.0033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5097 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2893 to the December average rate of 7.2539, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.5130 was up 16.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.4689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,565 AFN

2011 Average 29,087 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 30,016 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,548.73 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.4593

6.1829

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 6.7034, compared to 7.0584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7034

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5316 AFN (High: 6.5349 / Low: 6.0033). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0524 AFN (High: 6.8740 / Low: 6.8215).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5316

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0524

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1517 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 7.3529) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.3715), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9814 (+15.40%).

2012 Avg (November) 7.3529

2011 Avg (November) 6.3715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.5349	6.0033	6.2893
February	6.9986	6.5036	6.8312
March	6.8916	6.7231	6.7717
April	6.8113	6.7433	6.7727
May	6.7987	6.5691	6.6689
June	6.9348	6.7150	6.8865
July	6.9169	6.5535	6.7349
August	6.8740	6.8215	6.8436
September	7.1211	6.8125	6.9469
October	7.3020	7.0544	7.2180
November	7.5130	7.2179	7.3529
December	7.3437	7.1171	7.2539