YEARLY HIGH
6.5738 XOF
YEARLY LOW
6.0787 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3268 XOF

2013 BDT to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BDT to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 6.5738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 6.0787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4951 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1956 to the December average rate of 6.1703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.5738 was down 0.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.6287, 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 32,869 XOF
2012 Average 31,175 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 30,394 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,475.65 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.5128
6.1391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 6.3635, compared to 6.2900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.2682 XOF (High: 6.3469 / Low: 6.0787). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0908 XOF (High: 6.3003 / Low: 6.2095).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2682
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0908

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 0.1337 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 6.4430) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.5122), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0691 (-1.06%).

2013 Avg (July) 6.4430
2012 Avg (July) 6.5122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3026 6.0883 6.1956
February 6.3469 6.0787 6.2241
March 6.5579 6.3418 6.4364
April 6.5576 6.3997 6.4529
May 6.5513 6.3749 6.4816
June 6.4831 6.2966 6.3907
July 6.5738 6.3419 6.4430
August 6.3873 6.2919 6.3335
September 6.4575 6.2288 6.3330
October 6.2568 6.1167 6.1993
November 6.3003 6.2095 6.2610
December 6.2324 6.1193 6.1703