2013 BTN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0002 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.8282 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9375 AFN

2013 BTN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BTN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.0002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.8282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1721 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9462 to the December average rate of 0.9216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0002 was down 2.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0285, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,001 AFN

2012 Average 4,660 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 4,141 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 860.35 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9929

0.8698

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.9641, compared to 0.9108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9641

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0932 AFN (High: 0.9214 / Low: 0.8282). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 AFN (High: 0.9714 / Low: 0.9550).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0932

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.9778) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8889), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0889 (+10.00%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.9778

2012 Avg (May) 0.8889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9618	0.9300	0.9462
February	0.9714	0.9550	0.9617
March	0.9877	0.9533	0.9754
April	0.9944	0.9669	0.9827
May	1.0002	0.9576	0.9778
June	0.9659	0.9121	0.9410
July	0.9578	0.9164	0.9371
August	0.9214	0.8282	0.8938
September	0.9122	0.8311	0.8801
October	0.9319	0.8946	0.9180
November	0.9351	0.8953	0.9144
December	0.9552	0.8850	0.9216