2013 AFN to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 AFN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the AFN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 139.5555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 118.6976.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8579 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.2423 to the December average rate of 122.2159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 139.5555 was down 8.55% compared to the 2012 peak of 152.5948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
AFN to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 133.5517, compared to 123.3512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.2005 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 8.3093 GNF (High: 127.0069 / Low: 118.6976). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3987 GNF (High: 124.6355 / Low: 122.2368).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.9621 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 136.9793) against the same month in 2012 (average: 143.5660), the exchange rate shifted by -6.5867 (-4.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 139.4415 | 136.2517 | 138.2423 |
| February | 139.5555 | 133.1692 | 136.9793 |
| March | 135.4390 | 132.8284 | 134.0972 |
| April | 135.0568 | 131.2568 | 132.5106 |
| May | 134.4299 | 129.7388 | 131.7215 |
| June | 129.7483 | 123.9352 | 127.7595 |
| July | 126.1118 | 122.3222 | 124.1840 |
| August | 125.9215 | 122.8341 | 124.5533 |
| September | 125.3089 | 122.0028 | 123.6986 |
| October | 124.6355 | 122.2368 | 123.3483 |
| November | 123.8658 | 119.1160 | 122.1072 |
| December | 127.0069 | 118.6976 | 122.2159 |