YEARLY HIGH
65.6513 AFN
YEARLY LOW
55.1238 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.1157 AFN

2013 CHF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CHF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 65.6513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 55.1238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5275 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.6142 to the December average rate of 63.8244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 65.6513 was up 15.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 56.8885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 328,256 AFN
2012 Average 261,692 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 275,619 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,637.69 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

64.6454
54.7932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 56.6210, compared to 61.6104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9894 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.6210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.6104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 4.2146 AFN (High: 65.6513 / Low: 61.4367). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4240 AFN (High: 56.4304 / Low: 56.0064).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.2146
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9237 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 63.8244) against the same month in 2012 (average: 55.8832), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9412 (+14.21%).

2013 Avg (December) 63.8244
2012 Avg (December) 55.8832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.1916 55.1238 55.6142
February 56.4304 56.0064 56.2097
March 56.5255 55.4723 56.1181
April 57.7696 55.9500 57.0809
May 57.7555 55.2790 56.1572
June 59.5303 56.6014 58.5459
July 60.8492 57.5164 59.2813
August 61.0152 59.6687 60.4555
September 62.5620 59.5710 60.7965
October 63.5597 61.7106 62.5817
November 64.4565 62.0007 62.7229
December 65.6513 61.4367 63.8244