YEARLY HIGH
0.3280 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.2878 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3084 AFN

2013 DJF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DJF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.3280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.2878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0402 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2896 to the December average rate of 0.3203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3280 was up 9.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,640 AFN
2012 Average 1,376 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1,439 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.14 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3257
0.2864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.2988, compared to 0.3180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0203 AFN (High: 0.3272 / Low: 0.3069). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 AFN (High: 0.2908 / Low: 0.2880).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 0.3225) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2937), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0288 (+9.80%).

2013 Avg (November) 0.3225
2012 Avg (November) 0.2937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2908 0.2880 0.2896
February 0.2949 0.2878 0.2916
March 0.3020 0.2950 0.2993
April 0.3035 0.2991 0.3016
May 0.3054 0.2983 0.3025
June 0.3128 0.3044 0.3084
July 0.3185 0.3101 0.3152
August 0.3175 0.3128 0.3151
September 0.3199 0.3115 0.3159
October 0.3224 0.3151 0.3188
November 0.3280 0.3195 0.3225
December 0.3272 0.3069 0.3203