YEARLY HIGH
0.1885 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1649 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1760 LSL

2013 AFN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.1885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1706 to the December average rate of 0.1817, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1885 was up 5.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1787, 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 943 LSL
2012 Average 837 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 824 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.13 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1842
0.1691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to LSL 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 0.1737, compared to 0.1784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0190 LSL (High: 0.1852 / Low: 0.1662). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 LSL (High: 0.1758 / Low: 0.1707).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1817) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1676), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+8.46%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1817
2012 Avg (December) 0.1676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1761 0.1649 0.1706
February 0.1749 0.1692 0.1718
March 0.1758 0.1707 0.1730
April 0.1736 0.1669 0.1703
May 0.1852 0.1662 0.1737
June 0.1871 0.1794 0.1830
July 0.1834 0.1720 0.1771
August 0.1849 0.1758 0.1798
September 0.1836 0.1745 0.1780
October 0.1805 0.1722 0.1752
November 0.1821 0.1746 0.1782
December 0.1885 0.1760 0.1817