2013 HTG to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5004 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.2032 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2877 AFN

2013 HTG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HTG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 1.5004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.2032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2971 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2198 to the December average rate of 1.4094, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5004 was up 18.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,502 AFN

2012 Average 5,882 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 6,016 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,485.53 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4287

1.1968

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.2483, compared to 1.3271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2483

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.2186 AFN (High: 1.5004 / Low: 1.2818). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 AFN (High: 1.2252 / Low: 1.2083).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2186

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.4094) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2214), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1880 (+15.39%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.4094

2012 Avg (December) 1.2214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2252	1.2083	1.2198
February	1.2300	1.2032	1.2161
March	1.2616	1.2295	1.2482
April	1.2655	1.2475	1.2579
May	1.2783	1.2435	1.2626
June	1.3099	1.2643	1.2851
July	1.3061	1.2762	1.2925
August	1.2993	1.2759	1.2890
September	1.3139	1.2784	1.2966
October	1.3327	1.2953	1.3132
November	1.4452	1.3075	1.3616
December	1.5004	1.2818	1.4094