YEARLY HIGH
21.6215 AFN
YEARLY LOW
18.8964 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.2650 AFN

2013 XCD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XCD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 21.6215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 18.8964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7251 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0191 to the December average rate of 21.1173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 21.6215 was up 9.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 19.6923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108,107 AFN
2012 Average 90,778 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 94,482 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,625.28 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

21.4040
18.8023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 19.6226, compared to 20.9074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.6226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.2833 AFN (High: 21.5896 / Low: 20.3063). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2096 AFN (High: 19.1060 / Low: 18.8964).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.2833
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2096

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 0.0700 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 21.1872) against the same month in 2012 (average: 19.3327), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8545 (+9.59%).

2013 Avg (November) 21.1872
2012 Avg (November) 19.3327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1060 18.8964 19.0191
February 19.4273 18.9252 19.1529
March 19.8514 19.3553 19.6457
April 19.8980 19.5763 19.7832
May 20.0673 19.5944 19.8688
June 20.5667 20.0251 20.2661
July 20.9446 20.3926 20.7264
August 20.8435 20.6095 20.7154
September 21.0032 20.4669 20.7760
October 21.1551 20.6919 20.9221
November 21.6215 21.0121 21.1872
December 21.5896 20.3063 21.1173