2013 CAD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.0392 AFN

YEARLY LOW

50.8863 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.1402 AFN

2013 CAD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CAD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 55.0392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 50.8863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1530 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.8031 to the December average rate of 53.6261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 55.0392 was up 3.63% compared to the 2012 peak of 53.1122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 275,196 AFN

2012 Average 245,438 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 254,431 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,764.96 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

54.9185

50.9985

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 52.1847, compared to 54.0957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.1847

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.0957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 3.6132 AFN (High: 54.9520 / Low: 51.3387). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7553 AFN (High: 51.6416 / Low: 50.8863).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.6132

February Spread (Stable) ±0.7553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.9658 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 54.5919) against the same month in 2012 (average: 52.3844), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2075 (+4.21%).

2013 Avg (November) 54.5919

2012 Avg (November) 52.3844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.4449	51.0275	51.8031
February	51.6416	50.8863	51.3251
March	52.5945	50.9043	51.8373
April	52.9708	52.1471	52.4760
May	53.4148	52.1304	52.6271
June	53.7494	52.1899	53.0396
July	54.9637	52.4393	53.8110
August	54.4899	53.2092	53.8071
September	55.0352	53.1968	54.1816
October	54.9396	54.1305	54.5566
November	55.0392	53.8135	54.5919
December	54.9520	51.3387	53.6261