YEARLY HIGH
0.1730 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1289 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1514 AFN

2013 MWK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MWK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.1730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 0.1289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0441 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1529 to the December average rate of 0.1355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1730 was down 42.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 865 AFN
2012 Average 1,065 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 645 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.58 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1736
0.1294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.1463, compared to 0.1565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0294 AFN (High: 0.1626 / Low: 0.1332). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 AFN (High: 0.1706 / Low: 0.1682).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.1699) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1771), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0073 (-4.10%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.1699
2012 Avg (July) 0.1771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1592 0.1429 0.1529
February 0.1438 0.1370 0.1415
March 0.1426 0.1352 0.1390
April 0.1380 0.1289 0.1331
May 0.1626 0.1332 0.1448
June 0.1689 0.1619 0.1667
July 0.1730 0.1666 0.1699
August 0.1706 0.1682 0.1695
September 0.1715 0.1545 0.1675
October 0.1548 0.1446 0.1526
November 0.1485 0.1384 0.1439
December 0.1413 0.1295 0.1355