YEARLY HIGH
0.2381 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.2157 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2291 MDL

2013 AFN to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.2381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.2157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0224 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2360 to the December average rate of 0.2268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2381 was down 8.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2597, 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 1,190 MDL
2012 Average 1,235 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 1,078 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.10 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2374
0.2203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MDL 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 0.2317, compared to 0.2264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0137 MDL (High: 0.2333 / Low: 0.2196). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 MDL (High: 0.2355 / Low: 0.2328).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2360) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2555), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0195 (-7.65%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2360
2012 Avg (January) 0.2555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2381 0.2349 0.2360
February 0.2355 0.2328 0.2341
March 0.2354 0.2294 0.2324
April 0.2342 0.2287 0.2307
May 0.2327 0.2270 0.2302
June 0.2309 0.2242 0.2271
July 0.2282 0.2157 0.2217
August 0.2279 0.2228 0.2268
September 0.2310 0.2270 0.2281
October 0.2323 0.2241 0.2290
November 0.2303 0.2242 0.2262
December 0.2333 0.2196 0.2268