2013 AFN to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5576 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.3302 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4289 BDT

2013 AFN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.5576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 1.3302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2274 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5504 to the December average rate of 1.3616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5576 was down 14.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8270, 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 7,788 BDT

2012 Average 8,361 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 6,651 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,137.11 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5698

1.3375

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AFN to BDT 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 1.4821, compared to 1.3757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4821

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0866 BDT (High: 1.4176 / Low: 1.3311). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 BDT (High: 1.5576 / Low: 1.5447).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0866

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0429 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.5504) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2542 (-14.09%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.5504

2012 Avg (January) 1.8046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5576	1.5447	1.5504
February	1.5477	1.5104	1.5244
March	1.5088	1.4613	1.4815
April	1.4715	1.4509	1.4607
May	1.4737	1.4367	1.4529
June	1.4382	1.4033	1.4224
July	1.4105	1.3743	1.3898
August	1.3995	1.3815	1.3894
September	1.4018	1.3684	1.3831
October	1.3892	1.3572	1.3737
November	1.3687	1.3302	1.3569
December	1.4176	1.3311	1.3616