2013 PHP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3361 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.2395 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2897 AFN

2013 PHP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PHP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 1.3361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 1.2395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0965 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2619 to the December average rate of 1.2911, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3361 was up 3.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 334,013 AFN

2012 Average 290,753 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 309,885 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,128.38 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3194

1.2567

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 1.2850, compared to 1.2944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2850

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0864 AFN (High: 1.3259 / Low: 1.2395). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 AFN (High: 1.2716 / Low: 1.2517).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0864

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0239 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 1.3142) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2709), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0434 (+3.41%).

2013 Avg (November) 1.3142

2012 Avg (November) 1.2709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2716	1.2517	1.2619
February	1.2901	1.2577	1.2719
March	1.3212	1.2851	1.3028
April	1.3085	1.2843	1.2979
May	1.3173	1.2731	1.2997
June	1.3018	1.2487	1.2757
July	1.3086	1.2728	1.2919
August	1.2901	1.2573	1.2754
September	1.3093	1.2583	1.2833
October	1.3259	1.2885	1.3106
November	1.3361	1.2949	1.3142
December	1.3259	1.2395	1.2911