2013 LTL to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.2300 AFN

YEARLY LOW

19.4272 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.0690 AFN

2013 LTL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 23.2300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 19.4272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8028 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.7871 to the December average rate of 22.6366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 23.2300 was up 16.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 19.9166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116,150 AFN

2012 Average 91,334 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 97,136 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,013.94 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

22.9216

19.5022

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 20.1624, compared to 21.9756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1624

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.9756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.4392 AFN (High: 23.2300 / Low: 21.7908). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4012 AFN (High: 21.7449 / Low: 21.3437).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.4392

August Spread (Stable) ±0.4012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0886 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 22.6366) against the same month in 2012 (average: 19.5578), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0788 (+15.74%).

2013 Avg (December) 22.6366

2012 Avg (December) 19.5578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.1345	19.4272	19.7871
February	20.2120	19.8092	20.0178
March	20.2101	19.6756	19.9292
April	20.3419	19.7132	20.1634
May	20.4587	19.9396	20.1797
June	21.2445	20.3724	20.8969
July	21.7203	20.6209	21.2172
August	21.7449	21.3437	21.5873
September	22.2154	21.3737	21.7141
October	22.7509	21.9065	22.3298
November	22.9889	22.1351	22.3688
December	23.2300	21.7908	22.6366