YEARLY HIGH
259.3582 XOF
YEARLY LOW
201.1104 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
230.1183 XOF

2013 BRL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 259.3582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 201.1104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.2478 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 242.8243 to the December average rate of 204.1810, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 259.3582 was down 11.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 291.9798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,483,955 XOF
2012 Average 6,554,233 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 5,027,760 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,456,194.09 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

259.9170
199.1141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to XOF 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 245.9993, compared to 214.2373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.7620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 245.9993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 214.2373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 15.0311 XOF (High: 236.4260 / Low: 221.3949). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2230 XOF (High: 254.4507 / Low: 249.2278).

June Spread (Volatile) ±15.0311
April Spread (Stable) ±5.2230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 19.5090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.5090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 254.8501) against the same month in 2012 (average: 277.4444), the exchange rate shifted by -22.5944 (-8.14%).

2013 Avg (March) 254.8501
2012 Avg (March) 277.4444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 246.6594 240.1284 242.8243
February 253.7165 241.7789 248.7191
March 259.3582 251.2443 254.8501
April 254.4507 249.2278 251.9807
May 251.6949 237.4583 248.5654
June 236.4260 221.3949 229.0563
July 226.7918 216.7401 222.8222
August 216.3469 201.6231 210.4802
September 221.1672 208.2562 216.5135
October 222.9383 216.7425 219.7400
November 216.2167 206.7477 211.6870
December 206.7524 201.1104 204.1810