2013 BGN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.9733 AFN

YEARLY LOW

34.2742 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.1698 AFN

2013 BGN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 40.9733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 34.2742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6991 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.9131 to the December average rate of 39.9252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 40.9733 was up 16.56% compared to the 2012 peak of 35.1529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204,867 AFN

2012 Average 161,114 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 171,371 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,495.33 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

40.4264

34.4119

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 35.5735, compared to 38.7662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.5735

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.7662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 2.5568 AFN (High: 40.9733 / Low: 38.4165). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6661 AFN (High: 38.3373 / Low: 37.6712).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.5568

August Spread (Stable) ±0.6661

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 0.1745 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 39.9252) against the same month in 2012 (average: 34.5130), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4122 (+15.68%).

2013 Avg (December) 39.9252

2012 Avg (December) 34.5130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.4828	34.2742	34.9131
February	35.6511	34.9287	35.3291
March	35.6734	34.7350	35.1547
April	35.8789	34.7860	35.5662
May	36.0813	35.1716	35.5989
June	37.5375	35.9525	36.8789
July	38.3207	36.4050	37.4345
August	38.3373	37.6712	38.0804
September	39.1986	37.7517	38.3057
October	40.1730	38.6681	39.3906
November	40.5698	39.0471	39.4608
December	40.9733	38.4165	39.9252