2013 SAR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.5726 AFN

YEARLY LOW

13.6140 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.5982 AFN

2013 SAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 15.5726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 13.6140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9585 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7019 to the December average rate of 15.2112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 15.5726 was up 9.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 14.1884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,863 AFN

2012 Average 65,396 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 68,070 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,792.64 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

15.4172

13.5459

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 14.1362, compared to 15.0601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1362

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.9246 AFN (High: 15.5514 / Low: 14.6267). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1511 AFN (High: 13.7651 / Low: 13.6140).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9246

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1511

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0501 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 15.2613) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.9286), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3327 (+9.57%).

2013 Avg (November) 15.2613

2012 Avg (November) 13.9286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.7651	13.6140	13.7019
February	13.9953	13.6388	13.7981
March	14.3032	13.9430	14.1516
April	14.3333	14.1039	14.2518
May	14.4578	14.1174	14.3142
June	14.8180	14.4271	14.5996
July	15.0892	14.6919	14.9311
August	15.0140	14.8458	14.9211
September	15.1272	14.7430	14.9650
October	15.2386	14.9056	15.0711
November	15.5726	15.1355	15.2613
December	15.5514	14.6267	15.2112