YEARLY HIGH
0.0649 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0567 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0608 AFN

2013 KPW to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KPW to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.0649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0571 to the December average rate of 0.0634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0649 was up 9.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0591, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 324 AFN
2012 Average 272 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 284 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.80 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0642
0.0564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0589, compared to 0.0628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0039 AFN (High: 0.0648 / Low: 0.0610). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AFN (High: 0.0574 / Low: 0.0567).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 0.0636) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+9.57%).

2013 Avg (November) 0.0636
2012 Avg (November) 0.0580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0574 0.0567 0.0571
February 0.0583 0.0568 0.0575
March 0.0596 0.0581 0.0590
April 0.0597 0.0588 0.0594
May 0.0602 0.0588 0.0596
June 0.0617 0.0601 0.0608
July 0.0629 0.0612 0.0622
August 0.0626 0.0619 0.0622
September 0.0630 0.0614 0.0624
October 0.0635 0.0621 0.0628
November 0.0649 0.0631 0.0636
December 0.0648 0.0610 0.0634