YEARLY HIGH
58.4000 AFN
YEARLY LOW
51.0562 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.7482 AFN

2013 TMT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TMT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 58.4000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 51.0562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3438 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.3850 to the December average rate of 57.0470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 58.4000 was up 9.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 53.2066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 292,000 AFN
2012 Average 245,247 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 255,281 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,719.00 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

57.8207
50.7999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TMT 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 53.0158, compared to 56.4807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.0158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.4807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 3.4681 AFN (High: 58.3248 / Low: 54.8567). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5672 AFN (High: 51.6234 / Low: 51.0562).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.4681
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5672

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 0.1887 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 57.2356) against the same month in 2012 (average: 52.2352), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0005 (+9.57%).

2013 Avg (November) 57.2356
2012 Avg (November) 52.2352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.6234 51.0562 51.3850
February 52.4896 51.1334 51.7460
March 53.6366 52.2966 53.0770
April 53.7500 52.8932 53.4510
May 54.2199 52.9425 53.6817
June 55.5723 54.1058 54.7541
July 56.5917 55.0979 55.9976
August 56.3095 55.6774 55.9604
September 56.7300 55.2922 56.1243
October 57.1514 55.8997 56.5193
November 58.4000 56.7638 57.2356
December 58.3248 54.8567 57.0470