2013 MXN to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 MXN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the MXN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 4.5313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.9796.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5517 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0464 to the December average rate of 4.3906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.5313 was up 11.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.0743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
MXN to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.2247, compared to 4.3584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1338 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.2767 AFN (High: 4.5313 / Low: 4.2546). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0700 AFN (High: 4.1088 / Low: 4.0388).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1378 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 4.3906) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.9963), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3943 (+9.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0874 | 3.9796 | 4.0464 |
| February | 4.1088 | 4.0388 | 4.0716 |
| March | 4.3288 | 4.0978 | 4.2459 |
| April | 4.4280 | 4.2972 | 4.3812 |
| May | 4.4596 | 4.2295 | 4.3703 |
| June | 4.3041 | 4.1152 | 4.2325 |
| July | 4.5135 | 4.2410 | 4.3904 |
| August | 4.4252 | 4.1972 | 4.3391 |
| September | 4.3813 | 4.1948 | 4.2966 |
| October | 4.4209 | 4.2553 | 4.3509 |
| November | 4.4568 | 4.3200 | 4.3829 |
| December | 4.5313 | 4.2546 | 4.3906 |