YEARLY HIGH
544.3656 XAF
YEARLY LOW
523.1169 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
533.1498 XAF

2013 CHF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CHF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 544.3656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 523.1169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.2487 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 534.1717 to the December average rate of 535.8671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 544.3656 was down 0.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 548.8547, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,721,828 XAF
2012 Average 2,721,446 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,615,585 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,243.33 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

538.8685
527.7720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 533.5260, compared to 532.7736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 533.5260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 532.7736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 18.6042 XAF (High: 544.3656 / Low: 525.7614). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6908 XAF (High: 535.0320 / Low: 531.3413).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.6042
November Spread (Stable) ±3.6908

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.2470 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 534.1717) against the same month in 2012 (average: 541.7918), the exchange rate shifted by -7.6201 (-1.41%).

2013 Avg (January) 534.1717
2012 Avg (January) 541.7918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 544.3656 525.7614 534.1717
February 538.1002 529.4102 533.3099
March 539.2128 528.6081 534.9203
April 541.7643 533.1500 537.9438
May 536.5904 523.1169 528.6967
June 535.6774 527.1376 532.1137
July 532.2115 528.3598 530.5971
August 533.8850 529.8904 532.2735
September 536.0424 529.6620 532.2498
October 535.7092 530.9969 532.7412
November 535.0320 531.3413 532.9129
December 538.4667 532.7389 535.8671