YEARLY HIGH
18.0289 CDF
YEARLY LOW
15.8257 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8715 CDF

2013 AFN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 18.0289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 15.8257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2032 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9308 to the December average rate of 16.1875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 18.0289 was down 10.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 20.0370, 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 90,144 CDF
2012 Average 93,878 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 79,128 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,015.96 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

18.1093
15.9672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CDF 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 17.3933, compared to 16.3497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.0472 CDF (High: 16.8733 / Low: 15.8261). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1530 CDF (High: 17.3130 / Low: 17.1600).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0472
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1530

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3764 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 17.9308) against the same month in 2012 (average: 19.7623), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8315 (-9.27%).

2013 Avg (January) 17.9308
2012 Avg (January) 19.7623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.0289 17.8128 17.9308
February 18.0108 17.4494 17.7744
March 17.6255 17.2763 17.4409
April 17.3130 17.1600 17.2255
May 17.3981 16.9535 17.1540
June 17.0210 16.5566 16.8343
July 16.7234 16.2366 16.4580
August 16.5236 16.3003 16.4526
September 16.6990 16.2648 16.4868
October 16.5461 16.1944 16.3679
November 16.3199 15.8257 16.1457
December 16.8733 15.8261 16.1875