2013 BAM to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.9806 AFN

YEARLY LOW

34.2909 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.1724 AFN

2013 BAM to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 40.9806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 34.2909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6897 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.9002 to the December average rate of 39.9426, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 40.9806 was up 17.15% compared to the 2012 peak of 34.9828, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204,903 AFN

2012 Average 161,107 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 171,455 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,448.59 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

40.4469

34.3960

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 35.5691, compared to 38.7757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.5691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.7757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 2.5712 AFN (High: 40.9806 / Low: 38.4095). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7105 AFN (High: 38.3705 / Low: 37.6601).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.5712

August Spread (Stable) ±0.7105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1688 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 39.9426) against the same month in 2012 (average: 34.4862), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4564 (+15.82%).

2013 Avg (December) 39.9426

2012 Avg (December) 34.4862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.4990	34.2909	34.9002
February	35.6751	34.9359	35.3282
March	35.6640	34.7020	35.1594
April	35.9289	34.7763	35.5683
May	36.0786	35.1721	35.5954
June	37.4591	35.9633	36.8629
July	38.3269	36.3736	37.4418
August	38.3705	37.6601	38.0900
September	39.1910	37.7269	38.3137
October	40.1316	38.6455	39.3974
November	40.5630	39.0504	39.4684
December	40.9806	38.4095	39.9426