YEARLY HIGH
0.1408 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1223 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1308 SBD

2013 AFN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.1408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.1223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0185 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1381 to the December average rate of 0.1261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1408 was down 15.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1666, 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 704 SBD
2012 Average 728 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 611 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.70 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1393
0.1243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SBD 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 0.1350, compared to 0.1266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0088 SBD (High: 0.1311 / Low: 0.1223). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 SBD (High: 0.1281 / Low: 0.1257).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.1370) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1465), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0095 (-6.46%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.1370
2012 Avg (February) 0.1465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1403 0.1374 0.1381
February 0.1408 0.1352 0.1370
March 0.1364 0.1319 0.1343
April 0.1368 0.1337 0.1351
May 0.1371 0.1326 0.1344
June 0.1329 0.1291 0.1312
July 0.1297 0.1255 0.1273
August 0.1291 0.1265 0.1273
September 0.1287 0.1255 0.1270
October 0.1281 0.1257 0.1266
November 0.1273 0.1228 0.1255
December 0.1311 0.1223 0.1261