YEARLY HIGH
6.5650 XAF
YEARLY LOW
6.0825 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3262 XAF

2013 BDT to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BDT to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 6.5650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 6.0825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4826 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1950 to the December average rate of 6.1678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.5650 was down 1.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.6347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,825 XAF
2012 Average 31,166 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 30,412 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,412.88 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.5119
6.1365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 6.3629, compared to 6.2895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.2682 XAF (High: 6.3506 / Low: 6.0825). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0891 XAF (High: 6.3037 / Low: 6.2146).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2682
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0891

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1334 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 6.4417) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.5123), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0707 (-1.09%).

2013 Avg (July) 6.4417
2012 Avg (July) 6.5123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3018 6.0883 6.1950
February 6.3506 6.0825 6.2246
March 6.5574 6.3384 6.4345
April 6.5531 6.4010 6.4524
May 6.5481 6.3792 6.4806
June 6.4795 6.3010 6.3904
July 6.5650 6.3418 6.4417
August 6.3843 6.2917 6.3371
September 6.4594 6.2274 6.3309
October 6.2503 6.1161 6.1975
November 6.3037 6.2146 6.2620
December 6.2371 6.1192 6.1678