YEARLY HIGH
936.1106 CDF
YEARLY LOW
863.2570 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
895.9184 CDF

2013 CAD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CAD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 936.1106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 863.2570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.8535 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 928.8570 to the December average rate of 867.8407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 936.1106 was down 1.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 953.3331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,680,553 CDF
2012 Average 4,602,317 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,316,285 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 364,267.72 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

934.9586
861.7390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to CDF 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 907.4635, compared to 884.3734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.0901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 907.4635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 884.3734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 32.7672 CDF (High: 926.7313 / Low: 893.9642). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5914 CDF (High: 872.8484 / Low: 863.2570).

February Spread (Volatile) ±32.7672
December Spread (Stable) ±9.5914

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 16.5712 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.5712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 928.8570) against the same month in 2012 (average: 899.1331), the exchange rate shifted by +29.7239 (+3.31%).

2013 Avg (January) 928.8570
2012 Avg (January) 899.1331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 936.1106 917.7865 928.8570
February 926.7313 893.9642 912.2858
March 910.8841 890.6008 904.0569
April 913.2126 896.3044 903.9217
May 917.5859 887.5515 902.7778
June 906.9068 874.9173 892.8818
July 900.1411 872.7031 885.5171
August 894.6828 874.2347 885.2534
September 901.7830 875.7458 893.2428
October 900.4973 884.0155 892.9714
November 890.5848 870.4600 881.4149
December 872.8484 863.2570 867.8407