2013 BMD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

512.5688 XAF

YEARLY LOW

475.1134 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

494.0995 XAF

2013 BMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 512.5688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 475.1134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.4555 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 493.5420 to the December average rate of 478.9823, 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 512.5688 was down 5.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 543.7687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,562,844 XAF

2012 Average 2,552,266 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,375,567 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 187,277.30 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

508.6241

476.2876

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 499.5534, compared to 488.6455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.9078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 499.5534

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 488.6455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 21.4246 XAF (High: 502.1544 / Low: 480.7298). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8668 XAF (High: 496.1718 / Low: 489.3050).

February Spread (Volatile) ±21.4246

August Spread (Stable) ±6.8668

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 10.2586 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 501.3018) against the same month in 2012 (average: 533.4632), the exchange rate shifted by -32.1614 (-6.03%).

2013 Avg (July) 501.3018

2012 Avg (July) 533.4632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	502.9263	483.6580	493.5420
February	502.1544	480.7298	490.9764
March	512.5457	501.1250	505.9294
April	511.6142	498.6774	503.7529
May	510.9247	498.5183	505.4203
June	504.7300	490.1864	497.6993
July	512.5688	493.4687	501.3018
August	496.1718	489.3050	492.7039
September	499.8972	485.1244	491.4203
October	485.5390	475.1134	481.1617
November	490.8446	482.7587	486.3033
December	484.4475	475.9207	478.9823