YEARLY HIGH
0.1163 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0947 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0999 ARS

2013 AFN to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.0947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0217 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0963 to the December average rate of 0.1111, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1163 was up 20.13% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0968, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 582 ARS
2012 Average 464 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 473 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.31 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1126
0.0943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to ARS 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 0.0967, compared to 0.1031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0105 ARS (High: 0.1163 / Low: 0.1059). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ARS (High: 0.1038 / Low: 0.1030).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1111) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0163 (+17.21%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1111
2012 Avg (December) 0.0948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0972 0.0954 0.0963
February 0.0974 0.0958 0.0968
March 0.0967 0.0947 0.0959
April 0.0968 0.0957 0.0964
May 0.0986 0.0964 0.0975
June 0.0979 0.0967 0.0973
July 0.0984 0.0961 0.0971
August 0.1011 0.0986 0.0997
September 0.1038 0.1011 0.1021
October 0.1038 0.1030 0.1034
November 0.1072 0.1035 0.1050
December 0.1163 0.1059 0.1111