2013 AUD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 AUD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the AUD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 535.7053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 422.5765.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 113.1288 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 518.0030 to the December average rate of 429.9203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 535.7053 was down 5.13% compared to the 2012 peak of 564.6920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
AUD to XAF 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 506.7189, compared to 450.2670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 56.4519 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 33.8928 XAF (High: 489.0327 / Low: 455.1399). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.6932 XAF (High: 464.3061 / Low: 452.6129).
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 32.1539 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 523.3763) against the same month in 2012 (average: 523.5250), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1487 (-0.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 527.2533 | 504.3984 | 518.0030 |
| February | 514.4536 | 500.4197 | 506.6060 |
| March | 535.7053 | 513.2504 | 523.3763 |
| April | 534.7502 | 515.9090 | 522.6829 |
| May | 516.2718 | 484.6849 | 500.8996 |
| June | 489.0327 | 455.1399 | 468.7457 |
| July | 469.7790 | 442.6010 | 459.1441 |
| August | 452.5575 | 439.7132 | 445.4177 |
| September | 461.2745 | 442.7693 | 455.9125 |
| October | 464.3061 | 452.6129 | 458.0868 |
| November | 462.7945 | 439.0059 | 453.1203 |
| December | 441.4692 | 422.5765 | 429.9203 |