2013 YER to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2715 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.2376 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2546 AFN

2013 YER to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the YER to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.2715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.2376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0340 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2390 to the December average rate of 0.2653, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2715 was up 9.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,358 AFN

2012 Average 1,139 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,188 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 169.81 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2689

0.2363

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.2466, compared to 0.2627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2466

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0161 AFN (High: 0.2712 / Low: 0.2551). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 AFN (High: 0.2401 / Low: 0.2376).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 0.2662) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0232 (+9.56%).

2013 Avg (November) 0.2662

2012 Avg (November) 0.2429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2401	0.2376	0.2390
February	0.2445	0.2380	0.2409
March	0.2497	0.2434	0.2470
April	0.2501	0.2462	0.2487
May	0.2522	0.2462	0.2497
June	0.2581	0.2517	0.2543
July	0.2633	0.2563	0.2605
August	0.2619	0.2590	0.2603
September	0.2638	0.2572	0.2611
October	0.2657	0.2599	0.2628
November	0.2715	0.2640	0.2662
December	0.2712	0.2551	0.2653