YEARLY HIGH
337.0391 XAF
YEARLY LOW
334.0070 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.2173 XAF

2013 BGN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 337.0391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 334.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0321 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.2971 to the December average rate of 335.2168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 337.0391 was down 0.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 338.2723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,685,195 XAF
2012 Average 1,675,374 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,670,035 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,160.62 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

335.3930
335.0328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 335.1837, compared to 335.2509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.1837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.2509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 2.5454 XAF (High: 337.0391 / Low: 334.4937). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7539 XAF (High: 335.5754 / Low: 334.8215).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.5454
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7539

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1305 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 335.1911) against the same month in 2012 (average: 334.8961), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2950 (+0.09%).

2013 Avg (February) 335.1911
2012 Avg (February) 334.8961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 336.4265 334.6557 335.2971
February 337.0391 334.4937 335.1911
March 335.7472 334.4255 335.0852
April 336.5274 334.0070 335.1768
May 336.3274 334.3772 335.1587
June 336.3089 334.1316 335.1933
July 335.9514 334.1299 335.0628
August 335.7475 334.8549 335.2746
September 335.7466 334.2942 335.3630
October 335.9997 334.5789 335.3173
November 336.2435 334.5580 335.2708
December 335.5754 334.8215 335.2168