2012 WST to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.1774 AFN

YEARLY LOW

18.9032 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.2355 AFN

2012 WST to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 23.1774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 18.9032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2743 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3758 to the December average rate of 22.5067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.1774 was up 7.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.5115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 115,887 AFN

2011 Average 95,340 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 94,516 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,371.27 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

23.0659

19.0404

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 20.6805, compared to 21.7904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.6805

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.7904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.9685 AFN (High: 22.0021 / Low: 20.0336). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3003 AFN (High: 22.6166 / Low: 22.3163).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.9685

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3003

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6638 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 22.7304) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.4940), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2364 (+10.91%).

2012 Avg (November) 22.7304

2011 Avg (November) 20.4940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.1806	18.9032	19.3758
February	22.0021	20.0336	21.1394
March	21.9726	21.0262	21.5096
April	21.4905	21.1644	21.2368
May	21.6766	19.9876	20.5731
June	20.9579	20.0037	20.2484
July	21.1965	20.1283	20.5692
August	21.2113	20.6508	20.9186
September	22.4943	20.6441	21.5573
October	22.6166	22.3163	22.4601
November	23.1774	22.3167	22.7304
December	22.7321	22.1869	22.5067