YEARLY HIGH
0.0607 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0550 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0576 MYR

2013 AFN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0591 to the December average rate of 0.0570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0607 was down 12.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0693, 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 304 MYR
2012 Average 315 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 275 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.64 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0603
0.0555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MYR 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 0.0580, compared to 0.0571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0044 MYR (High: 0.0594 / Low: 0.0550). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MYR (High: 0.0592 / Low: 0.0579).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.0599) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0628), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-4.68%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.0599
2012 Avg (February) 0.0628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0606 0.0583 0.0591
February 0.0607 0.0590 0.0599
March 0.0592 0.0579 0.0586
April 0.0582 0.0565 0.0570
May 0.0571 0.0555 0.0563
June 0.0588 0.0563 0.0574
July 0.0580 0.0563 0.0570
August 0.0594 0.0578 0.0585
September 0.0592 0.0567 0.0580
October 0.0578 0.0551 0.0562
November 0.0566 0.0552 0.0559
December 0.0594 0.0550 0.0570