2012 SDG to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.4667 AFN

YEARLY LOW

10.8684 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.8052 AFN

2012 SDG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 18.4667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 10.8684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5983 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2394 to the December average rate of 11.6651, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.4667 was up 2.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.0969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92,334 AFN

2011 Average 83,118 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 54,342 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,991.62 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.7820

10.2047

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 17.9125, compared to 11.6979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9125

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 7.1792 AFN (High: 18.0779 / Low: 10.8987). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0553 AFN (High: 10.9516 / Low: 10.8964).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.1792

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0553

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 5.0879 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 18.0672) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.5176), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5496 (+16.43%).

2012 Avg (March) 18.0672

2011 Avg (March) 15.5176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.3269	17.0558	17.2394
February	18.4121	17.2462	18.0026
March	18.4667	17.9796	18.0672
April	18.1004	18.0038	18.0525
May	18.1011	18.0130	18.0629
June	18.0707	18.0138	18.0505
July	18.0779	10.8987	12.9626
August	10.9516	10.8964	10.9195
September	11.5133	10.8684	11.1492
October	11.7286	11.5137	11.6525
November	12.0614	11.6821	11.8384
December	11.7944	11.5065	11.6651