YEARLY HIGH
364.4535 STD
YEARLY LOW
306.2437 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
338.0130 STD

2013 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 364.4535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 306.2437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.2098 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 359.3533 to the December average rate of 314.2787, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 364.4535 was down 13.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 420.9724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,822,268 STD
2012 Average 1,953,219 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,531,218 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 291,049.24 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

363.8607
309.7713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to STD 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 352.4406, compared to 323.5853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.8553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 352.4406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 323.5853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 19.6989 STD (High: 325.9426 / Low: 306.2437). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.4613 STD (High: 360.0050 / Low: 351.5437).

December Spread (Volatile) ±19.6989
February Spread (Stable) ±8.4613

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 11.0259 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 359.3533) against the same month in 2012 (average: 411.5522), the exchange rate shifted by -52.1990 (-12.68%).

2013 Avg (January) 359.3533
2012 Avg (January) 411.5522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 364.4535 353.0955 359.3533
February 360.0050 351.5437 354.6740
March 361.4265 350.6689 356.2802
April 360.5950 348.6955 352.8007
May 356.8118 342.7977 351.2807
June 351.6184 332.7817 340.2548
July 343.3765 327.5242 335.3565
August 333.2457 318.2702 328.3831
September 331.7136 320.0226 327.3520
October 324.9156 311.9460 318.2794
November 320.4123 310.8958 317.8622
December 325.9426 306.2437 314.2787