YEARLY HIGH
0.0515 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0430 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0476 LTL

2013 AFN to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0505 to the December average rate of 0.0442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0515 was down 13.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0594, 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 257 LTL
2012 Average 274 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 215 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.13 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0512
0.0436
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to LTL 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 0.0496, compared to 0.0455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0028 LTL (High: 0.0459 / Low: 0.0430). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 LTL (High: 0.0469 / Low: 0.0460).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0505) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0580), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0075 (-12.89%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0505
2012 Avg (January) 0.0580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0515 0.0497 0.0505
February 0.0505 0.0495 0.0500
March 0.0508 0.0495 0.0502
April 0.0507 0.0492 0.0496
May 0.0502 0.0489 0.0496
June 0.0491 0.0471 0.0479
July 0.0485 0.0460 0.0471
August 0.0469 0.0460 0.0463
September 0.0468 0.0450 0.0461
October 0.0456 0.0440 0.0448
November 0.0452 0.0435 0.0447
December 0.0459 0.0430 0.0442