YEARLY HIGH
8.1798 AFN
YEARLY LOW
7.1027 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6524 AFN

2013 SBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 8.1798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 7.1027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0771 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2429 to the December average rate of 7.9328, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.1798 was up 8.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.5130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,899 AFN
2012 Average 34,400 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 35,514 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,385.50 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

8.0397
7.1705
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 7.4078, compared to 7.8970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.5514 AFN (High: 8.1798 / Low: 7.6284). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1499 AFN (High: 7.2769 / Low: 7.1270).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5514
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1499

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0455 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 7.9328) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.2539), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6789 (+9.36%).

2013 Avg (December) 7.9328
2012 Avg (December) 7.2539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2769 7.1270 7.2429
February 7.3953 7.1027 7.2981
March 7.5817 7.3316 7.4461
April 7.4798 7.3083 7.4006
May 7.5398 7.2944 7.4394
June 7.7454 7.5269 7.6196
July 7.9659 7.7080 7.8574
August 7.9076 7.7468 7.8554
September 7.9707 7.7694 7.8725
October 7.9572 7.8048 7.8965
November 8.1424 7.8575 7.9673
December 8.1798 7.6284 7.9328