YEARLY HIGH
0.9350 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.8382 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8855 KGS

2013 AFN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.9350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.8382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0968 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9242 to the December average rate of 0.8635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9350 was down 8.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0190, 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 4,675 KGS
2012 Average 4,765 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 4,191 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 483.77 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9315
0.8434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KGS 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 0.9057, compared to 0.8653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0497 KGS (High: 0.8942 / Low: 0.8445). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 KGS (High: 0.9063 / Low: 0.8974).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0497
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.9239) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9718), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0480 (-4.94%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.9239
2012 Avg (February) 0.9718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9326 0.9182 0.9242
February 0.9350 0.9075 0.9239
March 0.9092 0.8907 0.9010
April 0.9063 0.8974 0.9018
May 0.9092 0.8894 0.8977
June 0.8956 0.8752 0.8856
July 0.8826 0.8654 0.8727
August 0.8791 0.8620 0.8709
September 0.8843 0.8583 0.8721
October 0.8712 0.8488 0.8616
November 0.8582 0.8382 0.8507
December 0.8942 0.8445 0.8635