YEARLY HIGH
1.4734 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.3203 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4004 LRD

2013 AFN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1.4734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 1.3203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1531 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4401 to the December average rate of 1.4168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4734 was down 7.61% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5948, 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 7,367 LRD
2012 Average 7,521 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 6,602 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 765.34 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4500
1.3316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to LRD 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 1.4066, compared to 1.3942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0871 LRD (High: 1.4734 / Low: 1.3863). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 LRD (High: 1.4070 / Low: 1.3851).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0871
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.4168) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4200), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-0.23%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.4168
2012 Avg (December) 1.4200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4513 1.4089 1.4401
February 1.4578 1.4177 1.4366
March 1.4244 1.3843 1.4006
April 1.4070 1.3851 1.3941
May 1.4250 1.3768 1.3938
June 1.3984 1.3457 1.3744
July 1.3675 1.3203 1.3415
August 1.3985 1.3501 1.3814
September 1.4264 1.3628 1.3993
October 1.4273 1.4009 1.4181
November 1.4266 1.3832 1.4083
December 1.4734 1.3863 1.4168