2013 TRY to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 TRY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the TRY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 30.0051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 26.0610.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9441 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.0183 to the December average rate of 27.6096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 30.0051 was up 1.61% compared to the 2012 peak of 29.5286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
TRY to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 29.2559, compared to 28.2869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9691 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 2.7063 AFN (High: 28.7673 / Low: 26.0610). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4022 AFN (High: 29.3329 / Low: 28.9307).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.7504 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 29.4287) against the same month in 2012 (average: 26.7269), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7018 (+10.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3053 | 28.7853 | 29.0183 |
| February | 29.3329 | 28.9307 | 29.1356 |
| March | 29.7257 | 29.0774 | 29.3547 |
| April | 29.9358 | 29.3256 | 29.7528 |
| May | 30.0051 | 28.7902 | 29.4287 |
| June | 29.4237 | 28.1848 | 28.8454 |
| July | 29.6012 | 28.2153 | 28.9562 |
| August | 29.0755 | 27.5263 | 28.5718 |
| September | 28.3692 | 27.1864 | 27.8214 |
| October | 28.7224 | 27.7665 | 28.4813 |
| November | 28.9265 | 27.7514 | 28.2808 |
| December | 28.7673 | 26.0610 | 27.6096 |