2013 ZAR to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 ZAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the ZAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 6.0708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 5.3095.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7613 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8585 to the December average rate of 5.5054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.0708 was down 7.15% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.5381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
ZAR 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 5.7609, compared to 5.6092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1517 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.6281 AFN (High: 6.0332 / Low: 5.4050). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1826 AFN (High: 5.9300 / Low: 5.7474).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2989 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 5.8585) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.7611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0974 (+1.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0708 | 5.6688 | 5.8585 |
| February | 5.9300 | 5.7474 | 5.8280 |
| March | 5.8872 | 5.6765 | 5.7785 |
| April | 6.0005 | 5.7440 | 5.8725 |
| May | 6.0332 | 5.4050 | 5.7633 |
| June | 5.6171 | 5.3695 | 5.4644 |
| July | 5.7942 | 5.4423 | 5.6435 |
| August | 5.6849 | 5.4076 | 5.5615 |
| September | 5.7364 | 5.4458 | 5.6230 |
| October | 5.8094 | 5.5428 | 5.7088 |
| November | 5.7361 | 5.4951 | 5.6129 |
| December | 5.6934 | 5.3095 | 5.5054 |