2013 SGD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.6988 AFN

YEARLY LOW

41.2180 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.7557 AFN

2013 SGD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 46.6988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 41.2180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4808 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.8450 to the December average rate of 45.3050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 46.6988 was up 7.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 43.4991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 233,494 AFN

2012 Average 196,447 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 206,090 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,403.85 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

46.2825

41.3736

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 42.6367, compared to 44.8747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.6367

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.8747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 3.1836 AFN (High: 46.6988 / Low: 43.5152). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6622 AFN (High: 44.3378 / Low: 43.6756).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.1836

August Spread (Stable) ±0.6622

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.5684 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 45.3050) against the same month in 2012 (average: 42.1729), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1321 (+7.43%).

2013 Avg (December) 45.3050

2012 Avg (December) 42.1729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.1499	41.3959	41.8450
February	42.3705	41.2180	41.7827
March	43.0569	42.1089	42.5964
April	43.4557	42.6630	43.1671
May	43.6242	42.5524	42.9947
June	43.9707	42.8163	43.4344
July	44.7430	43.3141	44.1726
August	44.3378	43.6756	44.0023
September	45.1878	43.9154	44.4318
October	46.1085	44.6526	45.4632
November	46.5267	45.4119	45.8734
December	46.6988	43.5152	45.3050