YEARLY HIGH
2.8929 XOF
YEARLY LOW
2.6681 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7836 XOF

2013 DJF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DJF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 2.8929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 2.6681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2249 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7822 to the December average rate of 2.6905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.8929 was down 5.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.0538, 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 14,465 XOF
2012 Average 14,320 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 13,340 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,124.26 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.8697
2.6742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 2.8160, compared to 2.7512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.1254 XOF (High: 2.8292 / Low: 2.7038). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0389 XOF (High: 2.7971 / Low: 2.7582).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1254
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0389

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 0.0522 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 2.8534) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.7810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0724 (+2.60%).

2013 Avg (March) 2.8534
2012 Avg (March) 2.7810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8371 2.7301 2.7822
February 2.8292 2.7038 2.7665
March 2.8929 2.8302 2.8534
April 2.8843 2.8162 2.8422
May 2.8784 2.8101 2.8485
June 2.8448 2.7562 2.8030
July 2.8813 2.7748 2.8224
August 2.7971 2.7582 2.7731
September 2.8078 2.7278 2.7671
October 2.7476 2.6766 2.7149
November 2.7610 2.7083 2.7394
December 2.7264 2.6681 2.6905