YEARLY HIGH
155.4156 LAK
YEARLY LOW
137.0055 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
143.5355 LAK

2013 AFN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 155.4156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 137.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.4101 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.8186 to the December average rate of 140.4991, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 155.4156 was down 11.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 175.5657, 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 777,078 LAK
2012 Average 815,986 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 685,028 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,050.27 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

156.4203
137.2006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to LAK 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 147.5511, compared to 139.5198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.0313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.5511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.5198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 8.6613 LAK (High: 145.9738 / Low: 137.3125). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1844 LAK (High: 155.4156 / Low: 154.2312).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.6613
January Spread (Stable) ±1.1844

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 4.9943 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9943

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 154.8186) against the same month in 2012 (average: 173.5398), the exchange rate shifted by -18.7211 (-10.79%).

2013 Avg (January) 154.8186
2012 Avg (January) 173.5398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 155.4156 154.2312 154.8186
February 155.2060 151.0865 153.0812
March 150.8589 146.3455 148.0869
April 147.8603 143.2060 145.4353
May 144.8237 141.3319 143.0049
June 142.8675 139.5700 140.8798
July 140.8875 137.6407 139.0413
August 140.1722 138.7337 139.6176
September 142.0089 138.2719 139.8486
October 140.9281 138.2125 139.3099
November 140.4347 137.0055 138.8022
December 145.9738 137.3125 140.4991