2013 AUD to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 AUD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the AUD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 56.3691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 48.5439.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8252 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.9308 to the December average rate of 51.2084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 56.3691 was up 2.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 55.2412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
AUD to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 53.7435, compared to 52.0508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6927 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 4.7939 AFN (High: 53.3378 / Low: 48.5439). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0738 AFN (High: 53.9186 / Low: 52.8448).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.2534 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 55.4578) against the same month in 2012 (average: 50.0171), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4407 (+10.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54.5162 | 53.2903 | 53.9308 |
| February | 53.9186 | 52.8448 | 53.3945 |
| March | 55.8817 | 53.3441 | 54.9065 |
| April | 56.3691 | 54.9652 | 55.4578 |
| May | 55.5019 | 51.9651 | 53.2045 |
| June | 52.6779 | 50.3939 | 51.5668 |
| July | 52.3470 | 50.1257 | 51.2921 |
| August | 51.7260 | 49.6211 | 50.5910 |
| September | 53.1374 | 50.0172 | 52.0743 |
| October | 54.6983 | 52.4362 | 53.8122 |
| November | 54.3028 | 51.7086 | 53.3270 |
| December | 53.3378 | 48.5439 | 51.2084 |