YEARLY HIGH
0.2559 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2063 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2212 SCR

2013 AFN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.2559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.2063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0496 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2533 to the December average rate of 0.2115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2559 was down 17.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3102, 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 1,280 SCR
2012 Average 1,402 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,032 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 247.98 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2576
0.2064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SCR 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 0.2293, compared to 0.2130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0185 SCR (High: 0.2365 / Low: 0.2180). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 SCR (High: 0.2157 / Low: 0.2132).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0185
August 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0207 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2533) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3009), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0476 (-15.83%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2533
2012 Avg (January) 0.3009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2559 0.2494 0.2533
February 0.2494 0.2356 0.2439
March 0.2365 0.2180 0.2232
April 0.2205 0.2178 0.2192
May 0.2221 0.2176 0.2195
June 0.2186 0.2146 0.2165
July 0.2157 0.2118 0.2139
August 0.2157 0.2132 0.2144
September 0.2174 0.2115 0.2144
October 0.2156 0.2105 0.2133
November 0.2131 0.2069 0.2107
December 0.2198 0.2063 0.2115