2013 FKP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

95.9236 AFN

YEARLY LOW

78.6344 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

85.6950 AFN

2013 FKP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FKP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 95.9236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 78.6344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.2892 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.1069 to the December average rate of 93.4227, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 95.9236 was up 13.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 84.3865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 479,618 AFN

2012 Average 388,859 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 393,172 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,446.14 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

94.7574

78.7405

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 81.8329, compared to 89.5571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.7242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.8329

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.5571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 6.0294 AFN (High: 95.9236 / Low: 89.8942). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6841 AFN (High: 91.8468 / Low: 90.1627).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.0294

October Spread (Stable) ±1.6841

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.9431 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 93.4227) against the same month in 2012 (average: 83.0621), the exchange rate shifted by +10.3606 (+12.47%).

2013 Avg (December) 93.4227

2012 Avg (December) 83.0621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	83.7162	80.7709	82.1069
February	81.3399	79.0269	80.1638
March	81.1552	78.6344	80.0752
April	83.1680	80.1964	81.8629
May	83.7997	81.1538	82.1047
June	85.8592	82.2539	84.6842
July	86.9267	82.6010	84.9762
August	88.0194	84.3345	86.7417
September	91.4968	86.9973	89.0691
October	91.8468	90.1627	90.9159
November	95.5957	90.5391	92.2171
December	95.9236	89.8942	93.4227