YEARLY HIGH
5.9064 MRO
YEARLY LOW
4.9076 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3702 MRO

2013 AFN to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 5.9064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 4.9076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9988 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8627 to the December average rate of 5.1128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.9064 was down 6.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.3278, 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 29,532 MRO
2012 Average 30,104 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 24,538 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,994.23 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.9377
5.0378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MRO 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 5.4812, compared to 5.2593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.6546 MRO (High: 5.5641 / Low: 4.9096). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0784 MRO (High: 5.9064 / Low: 5.8280).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6546
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0784

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3456 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 5.8627) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.2505), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3877 (-6.20%).

2013 Avg (January) 5.8627
2012 Avg (January) 6.2505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9064 5.8280 5.8627
February 5.8808 5.6741 5.7902
March 5.6722 5.2104 5.4446
April 5.2708 4.9076 5.1234
May 5.5641 4.9096 5.2135
June 5.5303 5.3321 5.4529
July 5.4135 5.1564 5.3168
August 5.4153 5.2610 5.3686
September 5.4102 5.0499 5.2450
October 5.3944 5.2279 5.3018
November 5.3279 5.0053 5.2107
December 5.3198 5.0063 5.1128