YEARLY HIGH
0.0073 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0064 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0070 AFN

2013 LAK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LAK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.0073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0065 to the December average rate of 0.0071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0073 was up 9.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36 AFN
2012 Average 31 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 32 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.32 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0073
0.0064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0068, compared to 0.0072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0004 AFN (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0069). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0064).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 0.0072) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+10.41%).

2013 Avg (November) 0.0072
2012 Avg (November) 0.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
February 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
March 0.0068 0.0066 0.0068
April 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
May 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
June 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
July 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
August 0.0072 0.0071 0.0072
September 0.0072 0.0070 0.0072
October 0.0072 0.0071 0.0072
November 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
December 0.0073 0.0069 0.0071