2013 BOB to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BOB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BOB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 8.4510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 7.3198.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1312 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3568 to the December average rate of 8.2531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.4510 was up 10.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.6140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BOB 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 7.5923, compared to 8.1747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5824 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.5170 AFN (High: 8.4451 / Low: 7.9280). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0477 AFN (High: 7.3823 / Low: 7.3345).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0306 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 8.2838) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.4739), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8099 (+10.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.3823 | 7.3345 | 7.3568 |
| February | 7.4791 | 7.3198 | 7.3996 |
| March | 7.6722 | 7.4778 | 7.5937 |
| April | 7.7037 | 7.5993 | 7.6517 |
| May | 7.7564 | 7.5798 | 7.6781 |
| June | 8.0250 | 7.7498 | 7.8739 |
| July | 8.1875 | 7.9786 | 8.1066 |
| August | 8.1468 | 8.0507 | 8.1005 |
| September | 8.2128 | 8.0301 | 8.1263 |
| October | 8.2636 | 8.0873 | 8.1782 |
| November | 8.4510 | 8.2133 | 8.2838 |
| December | 8.4451 | 7.9280 | 8.2531 |