2013 SDG to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.0033 AFN

YEARLY LOW

9.6154 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.1513 AFN

2013 SDG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 13.0033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 9.6154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3879 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6494 to the December average rate of 10.0060, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.0033 was down 29.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 18.4667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,017 AFN

2012 Average 73,940 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 48,077 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,939.55 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.1023

9.7245

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 12.0165, compared to 12.2861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0165

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 2.8788 AFN (High: 13.0033 / Low: 10.1246). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0919 AFN (High: 11.6965 / Low: 11.6046).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.8788

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0919

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 2.7376 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 12.7437) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.8384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9052 (+7.65%).

2013 Avg (November) 12.7437

2012 Avg (November) 11.8384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.6965	11.6046	11.6494
February	11.8479	11.5870	11.7180
March	12.1504	11.8449	12.0263
April	12.1853	12.0216	12.1148
May	12.2988	11.9971	12.1658
June	12.5908	12.2921	12.4248
July	12.8408	12.5152	12.7085
August	12.7634	12.6265	12.6991
September	12.8698	12.5892	12.7388
October	12.9509	12.6797	12.8208
November	13.0033	10.1246	12.7437
December	10.2362	9.6154	10.0060