YEARLY HIGH
34.4746 AFN
YEARLY LOW
30.8050 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.8848 AFN

2013 GEL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 34.4746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 30.8050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6696 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.9955 to the December average rate of 32.9274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 34.4746 was up 8.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 31.8941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 172,373 AFN
2012 Average 146,928 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 154,025 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,348.10 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

34.4013
30.6859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 32.0577, compared to 33.7118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6541 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.0577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.7118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 2.5261 AFN (High: 34.2196 / Low: 31.6935). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3540 AFN (High: 31.1590 / Low: 30.8050).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.5261
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3540

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 1.1643 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 34.0917) against the same month in 2012 (average: 31.4328), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6589 (+8.46%).

2013 Avg (November) 34.0917
2012 Avg (November) 31.4328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.1590 30.8050 30.9955
February 31.7100 30.8758 31.2515
March 32.3341 31.5643 31.9998
April 32.5600 31.9650 32.3229
May 33.1397 32.1552 32.7091
June 33.6623 32.6961 33.0673
July 34.1876 33.3230 33.8324
August 33.8826 33.4506 33.6888
September 34.1260 33.3082 33.7876
October 34.1940 33.6212 33.9430
November 34.4746 33.7233 34.0917
December 34.2196 31.6935 32.9274