2012 SYP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8855 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.7141 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7810 AFN

2012 SYP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.8855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.7141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1714 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8504 to the December average rate of 0.7251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8855 was down 10.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9911, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,428 AFN

2011 Average 4,605 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 3,571 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 856.89 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8629

0.7126

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SYP 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 0.8222, compared to 0.7397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0825 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8222

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0868 AFN (High: 0.8430 / Low: 0.7561). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 AFN (High: 0.8430 / Low: 0.8403).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0868

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0469 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.8504) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9198), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0694 (-7.55%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.8504

2011 Avg (January) 0.9198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8855	0.8054	0.8504
February	0.8583	0.8048	0.8391
March	0.8606	0.8405	0.8423
April	0.8430	0.8403	0.8414
May	0.8430	0.7561	0.8036
June	0.7585	0.7534	0.7567
July	0.7550	0.7390	0.7497
August	0.7431	0.7257	0.7368
September	0.7481	0.7217	0.7336
October	0.7536	0.7450	0.7503
November	0.7542	0.7322	0.7429
December	0.7330	0.7141	0.7251