2013 BRL to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BRL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BRL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 476.6526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 377.0532.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 99.5993 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 453.2977 to the December average rate of 393.4052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 476.6526 was down 11.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 540.8838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BRL to CDF 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 453.8214, compared to 404.7915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 49.0298 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 32.3873 CDF (High: 420.6653 / Low: 388.2780). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0351 CDF (High: 469.2802 / Low: 461.2451).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 28.6208 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 466.1761) against the same month in 2012 (average: 511.6171), the exchange rate shifted by -45.4410 (-8.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 463.5275 | 449.7414 | 453.2977 |
| February | 469.2802 | 461.2451 | 465.9249 |
| March | 476.6526 | 456.0551 | 466.1761 |
| April | 466.5519 | 453.3321 | 460.5222 |
| May | 461.5611 | 431.8018 | 452.8140 |
| June | 432.4125 | 411.0851 | 424.1932 |
| July | 414.6018 | 402.9250 | 409.5369 |
| August | 405.2884 | 377.0532 | 393.5125 |
| September | 420.6653 | 388.2780 | 407.6128 |
| October | 426.0562 | 416.2731 | 422.3536 |
| November | 412.0765 | 394.3544 | 402.3283 |
| December | 399.5150 | 386.5226 | 393.4052 |