YEARLY HIGH
0.0196 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0183 BMD

2013 AFN to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0195 to the December average rate of 0.0175, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0196 was down 10.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0219, 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 98 BMD
2012 Average 102 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 86 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.31 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0197
0.0173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BMD 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 0.0189, compared to 0.0177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0011 BMD (High: 0.0182 / Low: 0.0171). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BMD (High: 0.0180 / Low: 0.0178).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0195) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0217), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-10.23%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0195
2012 Avg (January) 0.0217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0196 0.0194 0.0195
February 0.0196 0.0191 0.0193
March 0.0191 0.0186 0.0188
April 0.0189 0.0186 0.0187
May 0.0189 0.0184 0.0186
June 0.0185 0.0180 0.0183
July 0.0181 0.0177 0.0179
August 0.0180 0.0178 0.0179
September 0.0181 0.0176 0.0178
October 0.0179 0.0175 0.0177
November 0.0176 0.0171 0.0175
December 0.0182 0.0171 0.0175