YEARLY HIGH
16.6781 AFN
YEARLY LOW
13.5853 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1817 AFN

2013 ILS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 16.6781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 13.5853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0928 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7514 to the December average rate of 16.2871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 16.6781 was up 20.61% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.8279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83,391 AFN
2012 Average 63,668 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 67,927 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,463.85 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

16.5407
13.4978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 14.4662, compared to 15.8972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.0681 AFN (High: 16.6781 / Low: 15.6100). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2635 AFN (High: 13.8488 / Low: 13.5853).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0681
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2635

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 16.2871) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.6253), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6618 (+19.54%).

2013 Avg (December) 16.2871
2012 Avg (December) 13.6253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8488 13.5853 13.7514
February 14.1794 13.8760 14.0078
March 14.6939 14.0405 14.4182
April 14.9257 14.5922 14.7576
May 15.1094 14.5481 14.7810
June 15.3012 14.6751 15.0815
July 15.8250 15.1405 15.5460
August 15.7935 15.3607 15.6556
September 16.0235 15.3800 15.7301
October 16.2403 15.7838 15.9775
November 16.5768 16.0092 16.1869
December 16.6781 15.6100 16.2871