2013 PLN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.1784 AFN

YEARLY LOW

16.2567 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.3408 AFN

2013 PLN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 19.1784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 16.2567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9217 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5325 to the December average rate of 18.7359, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 19.1784 was up 13.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 16.8732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 383,568 AFN

2012 Average 301,956 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 325,133 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,434.20 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

18.9562

16.3122

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 16.6711, compared to 18.0105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6711

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 1.1719 AFN (High: 17.7217 / Low: 16.5498). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3039 AFN (High: 16.7390 / Low: 16.4352).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.1719

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1431 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 18.7359) against the same month in 2012 (average: 16.4925), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2434 (+13.60%).

2013 Avg (December) 18.7359

2012 Avg (December) 16.4925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.7329	16.3203	16.5325
February	16.7390	16.4352	16.5790
March	16.8466	16.2567	16.5590
April	17.1002	16.2651	16.8302
May	17.0261	16.4285	16.6871
June	17.2314	16.4579	16.8385
July	17.7217	16.5498	17.1583
August	17.7712	17.3383	17.6235
September	18.1653	17.1639	17.7053
October	18.7696	17.9252	18.4137
November	18.8837	18.1785	18.4261
December	19.1784	18.0147	18.7359