2013 HKD to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 HKD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the HKD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 7.5328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 6.5866.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9462 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6279 to the December average rate of 7.3572, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 7.5328 was up 9.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.8640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
HKD to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.8328, compared to 7.2836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4508 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.4462 AFN (High: 7.5222 / Low: 7.0760). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0726 AFN (High: 6.6593 / Low: 6.5866).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0256 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 7.3828) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.7394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6434 (+9.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.6593 | 6.5866 | 6.6279 |
| February | 6.7671 | 6.5924 | 6.6721 |
| March | 6.9135 | 6.7440 | 6.8402 |
| April | 6.9235 | 6.8137 | 6.8847 |
| May | 6.9839 | 6.8224 | 6.9163 |
| June | 7.1644 | 6.9700 | 7.0557 |
| July | 7.2948 | 7.1039 | 7.2192 |
| August | 7.2619 | 7.1784 | 7.2156 |
| September | 7.3160 | 7.1307 | 7.2378 |
| October | 7.3712 | 7.2086 | 7.2892 |
| November | 7.5328 | 7.3225 | 7.3828 |
| December | 7.5222 | 7.0760 | 7.3572 |