YEARLY HIGH
0.6709 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5623 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6093 AFN

2013 XPF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XPF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 0.6709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.5623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1086 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5722 to the December average rate of 0.6542, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6709 was up 16.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,355 AFN
2012 Average 2,642 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,811 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 543.15 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6624
0.5640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.5831, compared to 0.6355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5831
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0404 AFN (High: 0.6709 / Low: 0.6305). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 AFN (High: 0.6295 / Low: 0.6176).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0404
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.6542) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5655), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0887 (+15.69%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.6542
2012 Avg (December) 0.5655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5810 0.5623 0.5722
February 0.5849 0.5723 0.5791
March 0.5845 0.5694 0.5765
April 0.5886 0.5705 0.5830
May 0.5920 0.5766 0.5832
June 0.6144 0.5869 0.6047
July 0.6277 0.5965 0.6140
August 0.6295 0.6176 0.6243
September 0.6419 0.6190 0.6283
October 0.6586 0.6339 0.6457
November 0.6638 0.6398 0.6466
December 0.6709 0.6305 0.6542