YEARLY HIGH
1.0245 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.9428 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9863 XAF

2013 CRC to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CRC to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 1.0245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.9428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0816 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9858 to the December average rate of 0.9610, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0245 was down 5.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,122 XAF
2012 Average 5,077 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 4,714 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 408.20 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0176
0.9517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.9985, compared to 0.9741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0460 XAF (High: 1.0047 / Low: 0.9587). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 XAF (High: 0.9780 / Low: 0.9616).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0460
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.0121) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9774), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0347 (+3.55%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.0121
2012 Avg (March) 0.9774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0041 0.9653 0.9858
February 1.0047 0.9587 0.9813
March 1.0245 1.0049 1.0121
April 1.0242 0.9995 1.0079
May 1.0209 0.9961 1.0101
June 1.0096 0.9798 0.9940
July 1.0206 0.9803 1.0005
August 0.9913 0.9745 0.9806
September 0.9923 0.9626 0.9749
October 0.9688 0.9428 0.9572
November 0.9780 0.9616 0.9706
December 0.9713 0.9463 0.9610