YEARLY HIGH
0.0511 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0479 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0494 PEN

2013 AFN to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 0.0511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0496 to the December average rate of 0.0489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0511 was down 13.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0591, 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 255 PEN
2012 Average 269 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 239 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.89 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0504
0.0484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to PEN 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 0.0494, compared to 0.0493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0028 PEN (High: 0.0507 / Low: 0.0479). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PEN (High: 0.0503 / Low: 0.0497).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.0502) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0554), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-9.32%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.0502
2012 Avg (June) 0.0554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0502 0.0493 0.0496
February 0.0505 0.0494 0.0499
March 0.0496 0.0484 0.0489
April 0.0493 0.0481 0.0486
May 0.0500 0.0483 0.0492
June 0.0511 0.0496 0.0502
July 0.0505 0.0489 0.0496
August 0.0503 0.0497 0.0500
September 0.0501 0.0487 0.0495
October 0.0497 0.0484 0.0490
November 0.0494 0.0479 0.0489
December 0.0507 0.0479 0.0489