YEARLY HIGH
9.6886 AFN
YEARLY LOW
8.8729 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3140 AFN

2013 NOK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NOK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 9.6886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 8.8729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8157 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2480 to the December average rate of 9.2848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.6886 was up 3.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.3257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,443 AFN
2012 Average 42,202 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 44,364 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,078.49 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

9.5304
9.1566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 9.2519, compared to 9.3761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.6926 AFN (High: 9.5654 / Low: 8.8729). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1899 AFN (High: 9.2859 / Low: 9.0960).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6926
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1899

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1259 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 9.4992) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.0093), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4899 (+5.44%).

2013 Avg (October) 9.4992
2012 Avg (October) 9.0093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3609 9.1619 9.2480
February 9.4419 9.1433 9.3074
March 9.3727 9.0696 9.1878
April 9.3608 9.0962 9.2314
May 9.2859 9.0960 9.2172
June 9.5615 8.9770 9.3195
July 9.5654 8.8729 9.2853
August 9.5526 9.1720 9.3902
September 9.5248 9.1713 9.3866
October 9.6886 9.3030 9.4992
November 9.6069 9.2030 9.4107
December 9.5322 8.9312 9.2848