2013 PEN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.8783 AFN

YEARLY LOW

19.5794 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.2636 AFN

2013 PEN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 20.8783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 19.5794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2989 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1502 to the December average rate of 20.4746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 20.8783 was up 2.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 20.4275, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,391 AFN

2012 Average 93,026 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 97,897 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,494.28 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

20.6526

19.8424

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 20.2451, compared to 20.2821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2451

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.1365 AFN (High: 20.8783 / Low: 19.7417). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2598 AFN (High: 20.1224 / Low: 19.8626).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1365

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2598

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 20.4746) against the same month in 2012 (average: 20.0551), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4195 (+2.09%).

2013 Avg (December) 20.4746

2012 Avg (December) 20.0551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.2778	19.9331	20.1502
February	20.2250	19.8013	20.0533
March	20.6627	20.1464	20.4547
April	20.7706	20.2826	20.5851
May	20.6869	20.0056	20.3175
June	20.1643	19.5794	19.9099
July	20.4708	19.8014	20.1613
August	20.1224	19.8626	19.9808
September	20.5416	19.9601	20.1972
October	20.6820	20.1070	20.4084
November	20.8705	20.2581	20.4705
December	20.8783	19.7417	20.4746