2013 CDF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5566 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.5129 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5356 XAF

2013 CDF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CDF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 0.5566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.5129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0436 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5357 to the December average rate of 0.5188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5566 was down 5.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5877, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,783 XAF

2012 Average 2,774 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,565 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 218.11 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5519

0.5158

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.5420, compared to 0.5292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5420

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0237 XAF (High: 0.5468 / Low: 0.5231). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 XAF (High: 0.5395 / Low: 0.5306).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.5471) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5441), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+0.56%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.5471

2012 Avg (April) 0.5441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5477	0.5256	0.5357
February	0.5468	0.5231	0.5339
March	0.5554	0.5407	0.5466
April	0.5566	0.5406	0.5471
May	0.5540	0.5386	0.5489
June	0.5480	0.5327	0.5400
July	0.5555	0.5341	0.5440
August	0.5395	0.5306	0.5352
September	0.5390	0.5236	0.5311
October	0.5247	0.5129	0.5201
November	0.5325	0.5223	0.5263
December	0.5249	0.5129	0.5188