YEARLY HIGH
4.4766 HUF
YEARLY LOW
3.7292 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0898 HUF

2013 AFN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 4.4766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 3.7292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7474 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2984 to the December average rate of 3.8360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.4766 was down 17.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.4536, 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 22,383 HUF
2012 Average 22,993 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 18,646 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,737.15 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.4556
3.7656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to HUF 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 4.2543, compared to 3.9254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.2574 HUF (High: 4.4452 / Low: 4.1878). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0966 HUF (High: 4.0749 / Low: 3.9784).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2574
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0966

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1735 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 4.3981) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.5710), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1729 (-3.78%).

2013 Avg (March) 4.3981
2012 Avg (March) 4.5710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3447 4.2203 4.2984
February 4.3198 4.1708 4.2333
March 4.4766 4.3001 4.3981
April 4.4452 4.1878 4.2934
May 4.2712 4.1240 4.2016
June 4.2131 3.9894 4.1008
July 4.1550 3.9609 4.0253
August 4.0749 3.9784 4.0129
September 4.0893 3.8968 3.9966
October 3.9276 3.7292 3.8231
November 3.9084 3.7948 3.8582
December 3.9740 3.7636 3.8360