2013 XDR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

89.9211 AFN

YEARLY LOW

78.4560 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

83.2059 AFN

2013 XDR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 89.9211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 78.4560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4651 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.9046 to the December average rate of 87.7558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 89.9211 was up 10.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 81.1881, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 449,605 AFN

2012 Average 375,591 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 392,280 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,325.35 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

88.6410

78.0195

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 80.2391, compared to 86.1727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.9335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.2391

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.1727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 5.5091 AFN (High: 89.9211 / Low: 84.4120). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7103 AFN (High: 79.4034 / Low: 78.6932).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.5091

February Spread (Stable) ±0.7103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 87.7558) against the same month in 2012 (average: 79.1890), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5669 (+10.82%).

2013 Avg (December) 87.7558

2012 Avg (December) 79.1890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	79.3657	78.4560	78.9046
February	79.4034	78.6932	78.9966
March	80.5227	78.8074	79.7982
April	81.0321	79.4431	80.4365
May	81.2707	79.4234	80.4334
June	83.6936	81.1523	82.8656
July	85.6306	82.5317	84.1987
August	85.6855	84.0798	84.9923
September	86.9944	84.5255	85.4782
October	88.1685	85.9146	87.0070
November	89.6408	86.8247	87.6039
December	89.9211	84.4120	87.7558