YEARLY HIGH
31.7093 TZS
YEARLY LOW
27.5469 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.5653 TZS

2013 AFN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 31.7093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 27.5469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1624 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1276 to the December average rate of 28.0184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 31.7093 was down 8.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 34.7815, 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 158,547 TZS
2012 Average 161,609 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 137,734 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,812.13 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

31.6721
27.6863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to TZS 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 30.5951, compared to 28.5355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.5951
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.7278 TZS (High: 29.2747 / Low: 27.5469). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3424 TZS (High: 29.0813 / Low: 28.7389).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.7278
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3424

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 0.8864 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 31.3399) against the same month in 2012 (average: 33.0236), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6837 (-5.10%).

2013 Avg (February) 31.3399
2012 Avg (February) 33.0236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.5445 30.8080 31.1276
February 31.7093 31.0813 31.3399
March 31.0304 30.2573 30.5493
April 30.5200 30.0577 30.3483
May 30.7728 30.0790 30.3520
June 30.1576 29.2286 29.8535
July 29.6206 28.6455 28.9671
August 29.0813 28.7389 28.9100
September 29.2435 28.3915 28.7633
October 28.7879 28.1147 28.4632
November 28.3363 27.5953 28.0907
December 29.2747 27.5469 28.0184