YEARLY HIGH
5.2670 CDF
YEARLY LOW
5.1272 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1965 CDF

2013 DJF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DJF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 5.2670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 5.1272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1398 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1935 to the December average rate of 5.1837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.2670 was up 0.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.2494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,335 CDF
2012 Average 25,799 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 25,636 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 698.77 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.2229
5.1789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to CDF 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 5.1949, compared to 5.1981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0957 CDF (High: 5.2670 / Low: 5.1713). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0257 CDF (High: 5.2205 / Low: 5.1948).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0957
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0248 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 5.2192) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.1284), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0908 (+1.77%).

2013 Avg (March) 5.2192
2012 Avg (March) 5.1284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2225 5.1672 5.1935
February 5.2010 5.1272 5.1826
March 5.2670 5.1713 5.2192
April 5.2287 5.1760 5.1944
May 5.2221 5.1695 5.1889
June 5.2116 5.1636 5.1908
July 5.2131 5.1489 5.1873
August 5.2206 5.1502 5.1849
September 5.2205 5.1948 5.2083
October 5.2422 5.1934 5.2181
November 5.2444 5.1778 5.2063
December 5.2156 5.1492 5.1837