2013 AFN to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9185 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.6856 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7839 JPY

2013 AFN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 1.9185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.6856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2329 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7347 to the December average rate of 1.8167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.9185 was up 10.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7355, 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 9,592 JPY

2012 Average 8,145 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 8,428 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,164.27 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8960

1.7160

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to JPY 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 1.8024, compared to 1.7653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8024

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1336 JPY (High: 1.8579 / Low: 1.7243). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0372 JPY (High: 1.7538 / Low: 1.7165).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1336

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0372

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0991 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.8810) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6496), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2314 (+14.03%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.8810

2012 Avg (May) 1.6496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7850	1.6856	1.7347
February	1.8225	1.7649	1.7992
March	1.8071	1.7582	1.7861
April	1.8733	1.7503	1.8318
May	1.9185	1.8156	1.8810
June	1.8579	1.7243	1.7819
July	1.8257	1.7404	1.7803
August	1.7775	1.7269	1.7486
September	1.7883	1.7313	1.7665
October	1.7538	1.7165	1.7310
November	1.7922	1.7131	1.7484
December	1.8964	1.7640	1.8167