2013 JPY to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5933 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.5213 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5610 AFN

2013 JPY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JPY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 0.5213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0720 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5766 to the December average rate of 0.5507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5933 was down 10.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6651, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 296,630 AFN

2012 Average 307,248 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 260,626 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,003.74 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5823

0.5271

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.5553, compared to 0.5667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5553

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0417 AFN (High: 0.5800 / Low: 0.5382). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 AFN (High: 0.5826 / Low: 0.5702).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0417

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.5766) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5994), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0228 (-3.81%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.5766

2012 Avg (January) 0.5994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5933	0.5602	0.5766
February	0.5666	0.5487	0.5559
March	0.5688	0.5534	0.5599
April	0.5713	0.5338	0.5461
May	0.5508	0.5213	0.5317
June	0.5800	0.5382	0.5614
July	0.5746	0.5477	0.5618
August	0.5791	0.5626	0.5719
September	0.5776	0.5592	0.5661
October	0.5826	0.5702	0.5777
November	0.5837	0.5580	0.5720
December	0.5669	0.5273	0.5507