YEARLY HIGH
8.4825 AFN
YEARLY LOW
7.6165 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9640 AFN

2013 EGP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 8.4825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 7.6165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8660 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8438 to the December average rate of 8.2670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.4825 was down 2.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 8.7230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,413 AFN
2012 Average 40,398 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 38,083 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,329.78 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

8.3704
7.6337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 7.7777, compared to 8.1504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.5136 AFN (High: 8.4700 / Low: 7.9563). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0909 AFN (High: 8.0540 / Low: 7.9631).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5136
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0909

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1487 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 8.3090) against the same month in 2012 (average: 8.5583), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2494 (-2.91%).

2013 Avg (November) 8.3090
2012 Avg (November) 8.5583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0973 7.6431 7.8438
February 7.7954 7.6165 7.6951
March 7.9241 7.7560 7.8284
April 7.8647 7.7334 7.7699
May 7.7616 7.6188 7.7065
June 7.9057 7.7463 7.8224
July 8.0816 7.8422 7.9904
August 8.0540 7.9631 8.0074
September 8.2310 8.0201 8.1271
October 8.2942 8.1104 8.2017
November 8.4825 8.2373 8.3090
December 8.4700 7.9563 8.2670