2013 SYP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8069 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.3902 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6248 AFN

2013 SYP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SYP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.8069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.3902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4167 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7244 to the December average rate of 0.4056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8069 was down 8.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8855, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,034 AFN

2012 Average 3,904 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,951 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,083.56 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8376

0.3663

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.7518, compared to 0.4978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7518

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.2993 AFN (High: 0.7942 / Low: 0.4948). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 AFN (High: 0.4123 / Low: 0.4085).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2993

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2750 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.7984) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0486 (+6.49%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.7984

2012 Avg (July) 0.7497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7274	0.7223	0.7244
February	0.7382	0.7205	0.7293
March	0.7597	0.7392	0.7505
April	0.7675	0.7522	0.7604
May	0.7729	0.7557	0.7653
June	0.7924	0.7713	0.7806
July	0.8069	0.7854	0.7984
August	0.7942	0.4948	0.5233
September	0.4947	0.4191	0.4394
October	0.4123	0.4085	0.4103
November	0.4174	0.4054	0.4097
December	0.4154	0.3902	0.4056