2013 BBD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

256.2920 XOF

YEARLY LOW

237.6117 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

247.0721 XOF

2013 BBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 256.2920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 237.6117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6803 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.7947 to the December average rate of 239.5879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 256.2920 was down 5.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 271.6375, 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 1,281,460 XOF

2012 Average 1,276,498 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,188,058 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,401.60 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

254.3862

238.2426

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to XOF 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 249.8009, compared to 244.3432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 249.8009

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 244.3432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 10.7120 XOF (High: 250.9283 / Low: 240.2163). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4789 XOF (High: 248.1362 / Low: 244.6573).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.7120

August Spread (Stable) ±3.4789

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 5.1400 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 253.0409) against the same month in 2012 (average: 248.4322), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6087 (+1.86%).

2013 Avg (March) 253.0409

2012 Avg (March) 248.4322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	251.4919	241.8296	246.7947
February	250.9283	240.2163	245.4680
March	256.2920	251.0334	253.0409
April	255.8937	249.2410	251.8960
May	255.5839	249.0949	252.7480
June	252.5112	245.0403	248.8579
July	256.1099	246.7935	250.7036
August	248.1362	244.6573	246.2128
September	249.9022	242.6689	245.7922
October	242.9107	237.6117	240.6521
November	245.2989	241.1835	243.1107
December	242.0407	238.0387	239.5879