YEARLY HIGH
56.3691 AFN
YEARLY LOW
48.5439 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.8971 AFN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 281,845 AFN
2012 Average 254,018 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 242,720 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,125.76 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

55.9445
50.1043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.7435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.0508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.7939
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0738

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (April) 55.4578
2012 Avg (April) 50.0171

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