2013 BND to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |