2013 BRL to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BRL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BRL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 27.4821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 22.9990.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4831 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.2803 to the December average rate of 24.3103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 27.4821 was down 4.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 28.7269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BRL 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 26.0925, compared to 24.7602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3323 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 2.2049 AFN (High: 25.7239 / Low: 23.5190). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6746 AFN (High: 25.7515 / Low: 25.0769).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.1988 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 26.7299) against the same month in 2012 (average: 27.0057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2758 (-1.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7515 | 25.0769 | 25.2803 |
| February | 26.5796 | 25.7288 | 26.2155 |
| March | 27.4821 | 26.2300 | 26.7299 |
| April | 27.1544 | 26.2025 | 26.7353 |
| May | 26.7921 | 25.4697 | 26.3965 |
| June | 25.7429 | 24.3771 | 25.1976 |
| July | 25.3763 | 24.4652 | 24.8856 |
| August | 24.5560 | 22.9990 | 23.9178 |
| September | 25.7239 | 23.5190 | 24.7245 |
| October | 26.1492 | 25.1584 | 25.8046 |
| November | 25.5021 | 24.4339 | 24.9184 |
| December | 25.2441 | 23.5136 | 24.3103 |