2013 CDF to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5567 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.5130 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5357 XOF

2013 CDF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CDF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 0.5567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.5130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0437 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5357 to the December average rate of 0.5190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5567 was down 5.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5872, 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 2,784 XOF

2012 Average 2,775 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,565 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 218.53 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5520

0.5160

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.5421, compared to 0.5293 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) 0.5421

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0231 XOF (High: 0.5458 / Low: 0.5227). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 XOF (High: 0.5393 / Low: 0.5305).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231

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: 0.5472) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+0.50%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.5472

2012 Avg (April) 0.5445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5477	0.5255	0.5357
February	0.5458	0.5227	0.5338
March	0.5554	0.5409	0.5467
April	0.5567	0.5408	0.5472
May	0.5543	0.5382	0.5490
June	0.5481	0.5322	0.5400
July	0.5558	0.5341	0.5441
August	0.5393	0.5305	0.5349
September	0.5393	0.5238	0.5313
October	0.5250	0.5130	0.5203
November	0.5322	0.5219	0.5262
December	0.5250	0.5135	0.5190