YEARLY HIGH
1.0015 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.8246 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9376 AFN

2013 INR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the INR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 1.0015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.8246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1769 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9472 to the December average rate of 0.9226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0015 was down 0.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 250,378 AFN
2012 Average 229,980 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 206,153 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,224.87 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9940
0.8696
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.9642, compared to 0.9110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0945 AFN (High: 0.9191 / Low: 0.8246). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 AFN (High: 0.9726 / Low: 0.9522).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0945
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.9776) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8894), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0882 (+9.92%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.9776
2012 Avg (May) 0.8894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9618 0.9324 0.9472
February 0.9726 0.9522 0.9612
March 0.9884 0.9511 0.9754
April 0.9968 0.9656 0.9836
May 1.0015 0.9561 0.9776
June 0.9653 0.9107 0.9402
July 0.9567 0.9136 0.9370
August 0.9191 0.8246 0.8924
September 0.9136 0.8291 0.8800
October 0.9327 0.8939 0.9194
November 0.9358 0.8944 0.9148
December 0.9560 0.8847 0.9226