2013 ARS to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5623 AFN

YEARLY LOW

8.5956 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.0330 AFN

2013 ARS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 10.5623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 8.5956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9667 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3895 to the December average rate of 9.0107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.5623 was down 7.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.3574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 52,811 AFN

2012 Average 53,955 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 42,978 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,833.62 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.5742

8.8685

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to AFN 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 10.3440, compared to 9.7220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3440

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.8503 AFN (High: 9.4458 / Low: 8.5956). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0757 AFN (High: 9.7070 / Low: 9.6313).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8503

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0757

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 10.4320) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.1063), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6743 (-6.07%).

2013 Avg (March) 10.4320

2012 Avg (March) 11.1063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.4771	10.2913	10.3895
February	10.4390	10.2652	10.3336
March	10.5623	10.3441	10.4320
April	10.4484	10.3304	10.3784
May	10.3782	10.1407	10.2563
June	10.3462	10.2154	10.2740
July	10.4016	10.1578	10.2998
August	10.1428	9.8953	10.0327
September	9.8908	9.6358	9.7941
October	9.7070	9.6313	9.6718
November	9.6576	9.3307	9.5229
December	9.4458	8.5956	9.0107