2013 NPR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6240 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.5227 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5861 AFN

2013 NPR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NPR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 0.6240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.5227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1013 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5921 to the December average rate of 0.5762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6240 was down 0.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,120 AFN

2012 Average 2,876 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,613 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 506.56 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6210

0.5435

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.6026, compared to 0.5695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6026

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0484 AFN (High: 0.5753 / Low: 0.5268). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 AFN (High: 0.6047 / Low: 0.5975).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0484

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.6110) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0534 (+9.58%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.6110

2012 Avg (May) 0.5576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6013	0.5814	0.5921
February	0.6047	0.5975	0.6006
March	0.6172	0.5952	0.6096
April	0.6214	0.6058	0.6145
May	0.6240	0.5992	0.6110
June	0.6056	0.5710	0.5880
July	0.5992	0.5706	0.5858
August	0.5753	0.5268	0.5591
September	0.5695	0.5227	0.5500
October	0.5815	0.5602	0.5733
November	0.5837	0.5638	0.5727
December	0.5967	0.5524	0.5762