2013 VEF to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 VEF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the VEF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 12.4903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 8.4052.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0850 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9649 to the December average rate of 9.0660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.4903 was up 0.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.3971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
VEF 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 10.2021, compared to 8.9764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2257 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 4.0624 AFN (High: 12.4903 / Low: 8.4279). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1021 AFN (High: 8.9501 / Low: 8.8481).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.9764 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 11.4708) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.2621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2087 (+1.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0213 | 11.8890 | 11.9649 |
| February | 12.2207 | 11.9084 | 12.0491 |
| March | 12.4903 | 8.4279 | 11.4708 |
| April | 8.5425 | 8.4052 | 8.4944 |
| May | 8.6165 | 8.4133 | 8.5317 |
| June | 8.8332 | 8.6002 | 8.7019 |
| July | 8.9951 | 8.7577 | 8.8997 |
| August | 8.9501 | 8.8481 | 8.8936 |
| September | 9.0156 | 8.7900 | 8.9213 |
| October | 9.0836 | 8.8813 | 8.9815 |
| November | 9.2781 | 9.0225 | 9.0962 |
| December | 9.2656 | 8.7188 | 9.0660 |