2013 BBD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

256.2844 XAF

YEARLY LOW

237.5567 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

247.0497 XAF

2013 BBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 256.2844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 237.5567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7277 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.7710 to the December average rate of 239.4912, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 256.2844 was down 5.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 271.8844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,281,422 XAF

2012 Average 1,276,133 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,187,783 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,638.65 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

254.3120

238.1438

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 249.7767, compared to 244.3228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 249.7767

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 244.3228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 10.7123 XAF (High: 251.0772 / Low: 240.3649). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4334 XAF (High: 248.0859 / Low: 244.6525).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.7123

August Spread (Stable) ±3.4334

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.1293 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 250.6509) against the same month in 2012 (average: 266.7316), the exchange rate shifted by -16.0807 (-6.03%).

2013 Avg (July) 250.6509

2012 Avg (July) 266.7316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	251.4632	241.8290	246.7710
February	251.0772	240.3649	245.4882
March	256.2728	250.5625	252.9647
April	255.8071	249.3387	251.8764
May	255.4623	249.2591	252.7101
June	252.3650	245.0932	248.8496
July	256.2844	246.7343	250.6509
August	248.0859	244.6525	246.3519
September	249.9486	242.5622	245.7101
October	242.7695	237.5567	240.5809
November	245.4223	241.3794	243.1517
December	242.2238	237.9604	239.4912