YEARLY HIGH
259.3622 XAF
YEARLY LOW
238.0943 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
247.4253 XAF

2013 BZD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BZD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 259.3622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 238.0943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.2678 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 248.0972 to the December average rate of 240.2302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 259.3622 was down 9.16% compared to the 2012 peak of 285.5153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,296,811 XAF
2012 Average 1,305,967 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,190,472 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,339.00 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

255.6135
238.8317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 249.5466, compared to 245.3039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 249.5466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 245.3039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 11.4627 XAF (High: 259.1148 / Low: 247.6521). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5245 XAF (High: 245.5500 / Low: 242.0255).

April Spread (Volatile) ±11.4627
November Spread (Stable) ±3.5245

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 5.3666 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 254.2151) against the same month in 2012 (average: 253.5965), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6185 (+0.24%).

2013 Avg (March) 254.2151
2012 Avg (March) 253.5965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 254.2411 243.9994 248.0972
February 248.9368 240.2530 244.0828
March 259.3622 248.2141 254.2151
April 259.1148 247.6521 250.6472
May 257.4752 247.3424 252.1537
June 253.3692 243.6573 248.0838
July 256.6632 247.5665 251.1151
August 250.3861 246.1055 247.8223
September 252.8853 243.2313 247.0368
October 243.9551 238.3387 241.6702
November 245.5500 242.0255 243.9489
December 242.9368 238.0943 240.2302