2013 GMD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7569 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.4576 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6203 AFN

2013 GMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 1.7569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 1.4576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2993 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5378 to the December average rate of 1.5041, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.7569 was down 1.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,785 AFN

2012 Average 7,893 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 7,288 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,496.75 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7519

1.4816

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.5700, compared to 1.6706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5700

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.2644 AFN (High: 1.7569 / Low: 1.4926). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0434 AFN (High: 1.6277 / Low: 1.5843).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2644

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0434

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1604 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1604

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 1.6646) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6911), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0265 (-1.57%).

2013 Avg (November) 1.6646

2012 Avg (November) 1.6911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5951	1.5010	1.5378
February	1.5781	1.5043	1.5510
March	1.6205	1.5681	1.5946
April	1.6277	1.5843	1.6140
May	1.6350	1.5267	1.6056
June	1.6018	1.4896	1.5172
July	1.7348	1.5422	1.7023
August	1.7266	1.5928	1.7027
September	1.7372	1.6927	1.7203
October	1.7516	1.6994	1.7294
November	1.7569	1.4926	1.6646
December	1.5376	1.4576	1.5041