2012 SGD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.4991 AFN

YEARLY LOW

35.2065 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.2897 AFN

2012 SGD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 43.4991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 35.2065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2926 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.0572 to the December average rate of 42.1729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 43.4991 was up 11.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 38.8795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 217,496 AFN

2011 Average 176,078 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 176,033 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,463.04 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

43.3471

35.3945

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 37.9227, compared to 40.6566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.9227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.6566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.7387 AFN (High: 41.4216 / Low: 38.6830). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5091 AFN (High: 39.0058 / Low: 38.4967).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.7387

August Spread (Stable) ±0.5091

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5279 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 42.6844) against the same month in 2011 (average: 37.3364), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3480 (+14.32%).

2012 Avg (November) 42.6844

2011 Avg (November) 37.3364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.9608	35.2065	36.0572
February	39.3271	36.9618	38.4032
March	39.1856	38.1163	38.4316
April	39.0386	38.2474	38.6075
May	39.1080	37.5264	38.2823
June	38.1807	37.3592	37.7544
July	38.8044	37.9516	38.3258
August	39.0058	38.4967	38.7441
September	41.4216	38.6830	39.9959
October	42.4244	41.3366	42.0167
November	43.4991	42.1658	42.6844
December	42.7107	41.7250	42.1729