YEARLY HIGH
0.0501 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0318 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0395 AFN

2013 SOS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SOS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.0501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.0318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0321 to the December average rate of 0.0489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 52.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0501 was up 51.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0330, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 250 AFN
2012 Average 151 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 159 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.42 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0506
0.0305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0345, compared to 0.0446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0029 AFN (High: 0.0501 / Low: 0.0472). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AFN (High: 0.0323 / Low: 0.0319).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0489) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0319), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0170 (+53.37%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0489
2012 Avg (December) 0.0319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0323 0.0319 0.0321
February 0.0333 0.0318 0.0325
March 0.0340 0.0328 0.0334
April 0.0353 0.0337 0.0345
May 0.0370 0.0351 0.0361
June 0.0396 0.0368 0.0382
July 0.0411 0.0394 0.0403
August 0.0430 0.0405 0.0419
September 0.0448 0.0430 0.0438
October 0.0465 0.0444 0.0455
November 0.0485 0.0463 0.0469
December 0.0501 0.0472 0.0489