YEARLY HIGH
0.1040 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0769 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0827 SDG

2013 AFN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.1040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0271 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0858 to the December average rate of 0.1000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1040 was up 13.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0920, 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 520 SDG
2012 Average 355 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 385 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.48 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1022
0.0758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SDG 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 0.0833, compared to 0.0821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0219 SDG (High: 0.0988 / Low: 0.0769). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SDG (High: 0.0862 / Low: 0.0855).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1000) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0857), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+16.61%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1000
2012 Avg (December) 0.0857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0862 0.0855 0.0858
February 0.0863 0.0844 0.0853
March 0.0844 0.0823 0.0832
April 0.0832 0.0821 0.0825
May 0.0834 0.0813 0.0822
June 0.0814 0.0794 0.0805
July 0.0799 0.0779 0.0787
August 0.0792 0.0783 0.0787
September 0.0794 0.0777 0.0785
October 0.0789 0.0772 0.0780
November 0.0988 0.0769 0.0788
December 0.1040 0.0977 0.1000