2012 YER to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2474 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.2080 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2277 AFN

2012 YER to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the YER to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.2474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0394 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2112 to the December average rate of 0.2394, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2474 was up 9.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,237 AFN

2011 Average 1,032 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,040 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.98 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2461

0.2080

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.2221, compared to 0.2334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2221

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0202 AFN (High: 0.2311 / Low: 0.2109). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 AFN (High: 0.2257 / Low: 0.2244).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.2429) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0182 (+8.11%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.2429

2011 Avg (November) 0.2247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2145	0.2080	0.2112
February	0.2311	0.2109	0.2218
March	0.2298	0.2232	0.2245
April	0.2257	0.2237	0.2246
May	0.2267	0.2242	0.2254
June	0.2257	0.2244	0.2250
July	0.2258	0.2238	0.2247
August	0.2259	0.2240	0.2249
September	0.2363	0.2239	0.2291
October	0.2411	0.2363	0.2393
November	0.2474	0.2402	0.2429
December	0.2421	0.2367	0.2394