YEARLY HIGH
21.3983 KRW
YEARLY LOW
18.0499 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.0289 KRW

2013 AFN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 21.3983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 18.0499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3484 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7336 to the December average rate of 18.5236, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 21.3983 was down 15.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 25.4360, 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 106,991 KRW
2012 Average 115,040 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 90,249 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,742.13 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

21.2699
18.2739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KRW 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 20.8326, compared to 19.2252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.8326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.2252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.1198 KRW (High: 19.1697 / Low: 18.0499). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3897 KRW (High: 20.1685 / Low: 19.7788).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1198
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3897

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6202 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 20.9925) against the same month in 2012 (average: 23.5123), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5198 (-10.72%).

2013 Avg (April) 20.9925
2012 Avg (April) 23.5123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.2379 20.4593 20.7336
February 21.3830 20.6833 21.0202
March 21.1698 20.4191 20.7918
April 21.3983 20.6430 20.9925
May 20.9709 20.3850 20.7213
June 21.1906 20.3996 20.7361
July 20.6417 19.6965 20.1159
August 20.1685 19.7788 19.9440
September 19.7884 18.9493 19.3258
October 19.2209 18.5621 18.8772
November 18.8258 18.1233 18.5645
December 19.1697 18.0499 18.5236