YEARLY HIGH
412.8504 XAF
YEARLY LOW
374.5641 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
395.0639 XAF

2013 BND to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BND to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 412.8504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 374.5641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.2864 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 402.2977 to the December average rate of 380.2839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 412.8504 was down 4.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 430.8656, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,064,252 XAF
2012 Average 2,043,293 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,872,820 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191,431.76 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

409.7869
377.6018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 401.8985, compared to 388.2293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.6692 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 401.8985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 388.2293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 18.7541 XAF (High: 410.0654 / Low: 391.3113). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4970 XAF (High: 391.2784 / Low: 386.7813).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.7541
September Spread (Stable) ±4.4970

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 9.7830 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 407.1048) against the same month in 2012 (average: 398.4252), the exchange rate shifted by +8.6797 (+2.18%).

2013 Avg (April) 407.1048
2012 Avg (April) 398.4252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 410.0654 391.3113 402.2977
February 404.9897 387.6619 396.2256
March 412.5644 402.4058 405.9099
April 412.8504 404.6091 407.1048
May 408.3682 399.7857 404.8179
June 401.5253 389.5472 395.0349
July 399.8945 388.6057 395.5440
August 390.9476 382.5450 387.4461
September 391.2784 386.7813 389.1199
October 390.4817 384.5253 387.0505
November 393.5825 384.5025 389.9315
December 385.8695 374.5641 380.2839