YEARLY HIGH
0.0033 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0027 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0030 AFN

2013 STD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the STD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 0.0033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0028 to the December average rate of 0.0032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0033 was up 17.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16 AFN
2012 Average 13 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 14 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.61 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0032
0.0027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0028, compared to 0.0031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0031). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0028 / Low: 0.0028).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0032) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+15.81%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0032
2012 Avg (December) 0.0027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
February 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
March 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
April 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
May 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
June 0.0030 0.0028 0.0029
July 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030
August 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
September 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
October 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
November 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
December 0.0033 0.0031 0.0032