YEARLY HIGH
0.1173 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1003 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1093 AFN

2013 CRC to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CRC to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.1173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1026 to the December average rate of 0.1145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1173 was up 10.15% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 587 AFN
2012 Average 488 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 502 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.00 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1156
0.1015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1060, compared to 0.1126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0071 AFN (High: 0.1172 / Low: 0.1102). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 AFN (High: 0.1077 / Low: 0.1058).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 0.1142) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+9.28%).

2013 Avg (November) 0.1142
2012 Avg (November) 0.1045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1034 0.1003 0.1026
February 0.1047 0.1020 0.1034
March 0.1073 0.1047 0.1062
April 0.1077 0.1058 0.1069
May 0.1084 0.1057 0.1073
June 0.1109 0.1083 0.1094
July 0.1131 0.1101 0.1118
August 0.1127 0.1105 0.1114
September 0.1127 0.1101 0.1113
October 0.1135 0.1111 0.1124
November 0.1173 0.1126 0.1142
December 0.1172 0.1102 0.1145