YEARLY HIGH
46.6927 AFN
YEARLY LOW
41.2341 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.7641 AFN

2013 BND to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BND to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 46.6927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 41.2341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4586 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.8841 to the December average rate of 45.2947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 46.6927 was up 7.29% compared to the 2012 peak of 43.5183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 233,464 AFN
2012 Average 196,465 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 206,171 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,292.97 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

46.3058
41.3466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 42.6468, compared to 44.8815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.6468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.8815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 3.1815 AFN (High: 46.6927 / Low: 43.5112). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6101 AFN (High: 44.3266 / Low: 43.7164).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.1815
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5978 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5978

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 45.2947) against the same month in 2012 (average: 42.1837), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1110 (+7.37%).

2013 Avg (December) 45.2947
2012 Avg (December) 42.1837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.1172 41.4403 41.8841
February 42.2151 41.2341 41.7598
March 43.0603 42.1531 42.5833
April 43.5054 42.8172 43.1964
May 43.6292 42.5479 42.9969
June 44.0864 42.8483 43.4602
July 44.7648 43.3548 44.1865
August 44.3266 43.7164 44.0049
September 45.1979 43.8597 44.4440
October 46.1043 44.6277 45.4663
November 46.5138 45.3945 45.8925
December 46.6927 43.5112 45.2947