2013 BWP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.7596 AFN

YEARLY LOW

6.2369 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.5207 AFN

2013 BWP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 6.7596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 6.2369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5227 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4819 to the December average rate of 6.5552, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.7596 was down 0.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.8272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,798 AFN

2012 Average 32,118 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 31,185 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,613.39 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.6975

6.3395

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 6.4649, compared to 6.5765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4649

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.4311 AFN (High: 6.7403 / Low: 6.3093). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1290 AFN (High: 6.5132 / Low: 6.3843).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4311

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1290

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 6.6677) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.5495), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1182 (+1.80%).

2013 Avg (October) 6.6677

2012 Avg (October) 6.5495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.6078	6.3677	6.4819
February	6.5132	6.3843	6.4593
March	6.5428	6.3978	6.4601
April	6.6261	6.4486	6.5451
May	6.6690	6.2479	6.4737
June	6.4526	6.2369	6.3693
July	6.6829	6.3566	6.5322
August	6.5848	6.4091	6.5112
September	6.6843	6.4290	6.5625
October	6.7596	6.5346	6.6677
November	6.7594	6.5124	6.6305
December	6.7403	6.3093	6.5552