YEARLY HIGH
0.0618 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0557 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0587 AFN

2013 MMK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MMK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.0618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0600 to the December average rate of 0.0580, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0618 was down 99.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.6437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 309 AFN
2012 Average 9,704 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 279 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.43 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0610
0.0568
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0595, compared to 0.0579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0037 AFN (High: 0.0604 / Low: 0.0567). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AFN (High: 0.0602 / Low: 0.0597).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.0607) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.4254), the exchange rate shifted by -7.3647 (-99.18%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.0607
2012 Avg (March) 7.4254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0602 0.0597 0.0600
February 0.0608 0.0595 0.0602
March 0.0618 0.0599 0.0607
April 0.0608 0.0602 0.0605
May 0.0604 0.0567 0.0584
June 0.0583 0.0568 0.0576
July 0.0579 0.0566 0.0571
August 0.0579 0.0572 0.0576
September 0.0583 0.0569 0.0578
October 0.0587 0.0574 0.0582
November 0.0592 0.0579 0.0587
December 0.0594 0.0557 0.0580