YEARLY HIGH
1.2127 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.9985 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0681 INR

2013 AFN to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 1.2127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 0.9985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2142 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0558 to the December average rate of 1.0843, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2127 was up 2.49% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1832, 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 6,063 INR
2012 Average 5,447 INR
Yearly Trough Low 4,992 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,071.01 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1492
1.0047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to INR 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 1.0375, compared to 1.0986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.1247 INR (High: 1.2127 / Low: 1.0880). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 INR (High: 1.0502 / Low: 1.0282).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1247
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0493 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 1.1217) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1482), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0265 (-2.31%).

2013 Avg (August) 1.1217
2012 Avg (August) 1.1482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0724 1.0397 1.0558
February 1.0502 1.0282 1.0403
March 1.0514 1.0117 1.0253
April 1.0356 1.0032 1.0167
May 1.0459 0.9985 1.0231
June 1.0981 1.0359 1.0639
July 1.0946 1.0453 1.0674
August 1.2127 1.0880 1.1217
September 1.2061 1.0946 1.1371
October 1.1187 1.0722 1.0878
November 1.1181 1.0686 1.0932
December 1.1304 1.0460 1.0843