2013 MRO to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2038 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1693 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1866 AFN

2013 MRO to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MRO to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 0.2038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0345 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1706 to the December average rate of 0.1956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2038 was up 13.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,019 AFN

2012 Average 831 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 847 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.30 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1981

0.1681

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.1830, compared to 0.1902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1830

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0240 AFN (High: 0.2037 / Low: 0.1797). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 AFN (High: 0.1716 / Low: 0.1693).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.1953) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1665), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0288 (+17.27%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.1953

2012 Avg (April) 0.1665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1716	0.1693	0.1706
February	0.1762	0.1700	0.1727
March	0.1919	0.1763	0.1838
April	0.2038	0.1897	0.1953
May	0.2037	0.1797	0.1924
June	0.1875	0.1808	0.1834
July	0.1939	0.1847	0.1881
August	0.1901	0.1847	0.1863
September	0.1980	0.1848	0.1907
October	0.1913	0.1854	0.1886
November	0.1998	0.1877	0.1920
December	0.1997	0.1880	0.1956