YEARLY HIGH
95.9236 AFN
YEARLY LOW
80.1964 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.2317 AFN

2013 GIP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GIP 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 April 2, dropping to 80.1964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7272 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.0958 to the December average rate of 93.4227, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 95.9236 was up 13.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 84.6976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 479,618 AFN
2012 Average 389,056 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 400,982 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,635.81 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

94.5916
80.5642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 82.9063, 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 6.6508 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.9063
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, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5153 AFN (High: 82.9242 / Low: 81.4088).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.0294
January Spread (Stable) ±1.5153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.8248 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8248

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: 82.6546), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7681 (+13.03%).

2013 Avg (December) 93.4227
2012 Avg (December) 82.6546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.9242 81.4088 82.0958
February 83.8925 80.9976 81.7331
March 85.7256 83.5671 84.8225
April 85.3972 80.1964 81.9976
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