YEARLY HIGH
4.8464 AFN
YEARLY LOW
3.9072 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5363 AFN

2013 SCR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 4.8464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 3.9072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9392 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9482 to the December average rate of 4.7301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.8464 was up 19.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.0470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,232 AFN
2012 Average 17,913 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 19,536 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,695.83 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.8272
3.8683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 4.3781, compared to 4.6945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.3588 AFN (High: 4.5867 / Low: 4.2279). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0541 AFN (High: 4.6896 / Low: 4.6355).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3588
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 4.7301) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.9321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7980 (+20.29%).

2013 Avg (December) 4.7301
2012 Avg (December) 3.9321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0101 3.9072 3.9482
February 4.2444 4.0088 4.1009
March 4.5867 4.2279 4.4827
April 4.5923 4.5362 4.5622
May 4.5951 4.5035 4.5564
June 4.6589 4.5750 4.6184
July 4.7223 4.6371 4.6748
August 4.6896 4.6355 4.6636
September 4.7282 4.5997 4.6638
October 4.7504 4.6377 4.6874
November 4.8334 4.6918 4.7473
December 4.8464 4.5492 4.7301