YEARLY HIGH
2.8927 XAF
YEARLY LOW
2.6666 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7834 XAF

2013 DJF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DJF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 2.8927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 2.6666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2262 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7820 to the December average rate of 2.6894, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.8927 was down 5.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.0566, 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 14,464 XAF
2012 Average 14,316 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 13,333 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,130.84 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.8689
2.6731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 2.8157, compared to 2.7510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0647 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.1213 XAF (High: 2.8268 / Low: 2.7055). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0377 XAF (High: 2.7965 / Low: 2.7588).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1213
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0377

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0521 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 2.8526) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.7797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0729 (+2.62%).

2013 Avg (March) 2.8526
2012 Avg (March) 2.7797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8368 2.7301 2.7820
February 2.8268 2.7055 2.7667
March 2.8927 2.8283 2.8526
April 2.8823 2.8173 2.8420
May 2.8770 2.8119 2.8481
June 2.8431 2.7568 2.8029
July 2.8812 2.7742 2.8218
August 2.7965 2.7588 2.7747
September 2.8087 2.7266 2.7662
October 2.7447 2.6764 2.7141
November 2.7627 2.7105 2.7398
December 2.7285 2.6666 2.6894