YEARLY HIGH
451.2845 IRR
YEARLY LOW
216.2293 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
316.2543 IRR

2013 AFN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 451.2845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 216.2293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 235.0552 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 238.7418 to the December average rate of 434.2948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 81.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 451.2845 was up 76.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 255.3292, 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 2,256,423 IRR
2012 Average 1,231,166 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 1,081,146 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,175,276.06 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

464.1922
196.6739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to IRR 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 231.7469, compared to 400.7617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 169.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 231.7469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 400.7617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 225.4623 IRR (High: 445.1559 / Low: 219.6936). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7325 IRR (High: 239.4765 / Low: 237.7440).

August Spread (Volatile) ±225.4623
January Spread (Stable) ±1.7325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.0658 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 434.2948) against the same month in 2012 (average: 238.8157), the exchange rate shifted by +195.4791 (+81.85%).

2013 Avg (December) 434.2948
2012 Avg (December) 238.8157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 239.4765 237.7440 238.7418
February 240.0698 234.8567 237.5029
March 234.9664 228.9423 231.4371
April 231.4467 228.3560 229.6680
May 231.8732 226.4972 228.8662
June 226.6190 221.2314 224.2653
July 222.7824 216.2293 218.9671
August 445.1559 219.6936 435.7723
September 446.5921 437.0424 441.8990
October 443.6510 435.1323 438.9957
November 440.3287 424.5719 434.6415
December 451.2845 424.8050 434.2948