2013 BAM to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

336.0859 XAF

YEARLY LOW

334.2320 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

335.2373 XAF

2013 BAM to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 336.0859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 334.2320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8539 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.1713 to the December average rate of 335.3622, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 336.0859 was down 0.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 336.7069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,680,429 XAF

2012 Average 1,675,307 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,671,160 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,269.48 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

335.4724

335.0099

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to XAF 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 335.1424, compared to 335.3322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.1424

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.3322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 1.2179 XAF (High: 335.4499 / Low: 334.2320). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4373 XAF (High: 335.5952 / Low: 335.1579).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2179

October Spread (Stable) ±0.4373

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0769 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 335.4338) against the same month in 2012 (average: 335.0418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3920 (+0.12%).

2013 Avg (September) 335.4338

2012 Avg (September) 335.0418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	335.7930	334.6782	335.1713
February	335.4231	334.7862	335.1818
March	335.4499	334.2320	335.1307
April	335.6673	334.8381	335.1965
May	335.4714	334.7953	335.1254
June	335.4606	334.4858	335.0485
July	335.7409	334.6518	335.1272
August	335.9761	334.9976	335.3589
September	336.0859	335.0732	335.4338
October	335.5952	335.1579	335.3752
November	335.7745	335.0033	335.3359
December	335.7413	334.8472	335.3622