2013 AFN to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |