2013 CDF to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 CDF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the CDF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 1.7577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2146.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5430 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7354 to the December average rate of 1.2628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.7577 was down 2.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CDF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
CDF to SOS 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 1.6734, compared to 1.3781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2954 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0881 SOS (High: 1.3027 / Low: 1.2146). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 SOS (High: 1.7480 / Low: 1.7217).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0678 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.7328) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7752), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0425 (-2.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.7480 | 1.7217 | 1.7354 |
| February | 1.7577 | 1.7052 | 1.7328 |
| March | 1.7551 | 1.6906 | 1.7171 |
| April | 1.7176 | 1.6443 | 1.6833 |
| May | 1.6466 | 1.5860 | 1.6173 |
| June | 1.5950 | 1.5217 | 1.5547 |
| July | 1.5195 | 1.4841 | 1.5073 |
| August | 1.4966 | 1.4097 | 1.4519 |
| September | 1.4092 | 1.3646 | 1.3841 |
| October | 1.3616 | 1.3264 | 1.3422 |
| November | 1.3331 | 1.2985 | 1.3203 |
| December | 1.3027 | 1.2146 | 1.2628 |