2013 AFN to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 AFN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the AFN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 29.4664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 25.7844.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6820 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.2905 to the December average rate of 26.3898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 29.4664 was down 10.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 33.0292, 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 LBP 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 28.4267, compared to 26.7241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7027 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.6271 LBP (High: 27.4255 / Low: 25.7984). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2796 LBP (High: 29.4664 / Low: 29.1868).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.7223 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 29.2905) against the same month in 2012 (average: 32.6569), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3665 (-10.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.4664 | 29.1868 | 29.2905 |
| February | 29.4500 | 28.7774 | 29.0900 |
| March | 28.7554 | 28.0470 | 28.3678 |
| April | 28.3619 | 27.9645 | 28.1620 |
| May | 28.4465 | 27.7728 | 28.0549 |
| June | 27.8988 | 27.2344 | 27.5953 |
| July | 27.4288 | 26.7196 | 26.9878 |
| August | 27.1274 | 26.8316 | 26.9918 |
| September | 27.3343 | 26.6293 | 26.9252 |
| October | 27.0222 | 26.3885 | 26.7187 |
| November | 26.5735 | 25.7844 | 26.3311 |
| December | 27.4255 | 25.7984 | 26.3898 |