2013 DOP to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 DOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the DOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 12.4891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 11.1510.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3381 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2182 to the December average rate of 11.2510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.4891 was down 10.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.8931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
DOP to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.2024, compared to 11.5393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6631 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.5729 XAF (High: 12.4810 / Low: 11.9081). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1799 XAF (High: 11.5483 / Low: 11.3684).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.3235 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 12.3350) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12.7478), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4128 (-3.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.4810 | 11.9081 | 12.2182 |
| February | 12.2934 | 11.8172 | 12.0542 |
| March | 12.4891 | 12.2199 | 12.3350 |
| April | 12.4813 | 12.1584 | 12.2783 |
| May | 12.4452 | 12.1342 | 12.2997 |
| June | 12.2822 | 11.8173 | 12.0291 |
| July | 12.2272 | 11.7866 | 11.9874 |
| August | 11.8304 | 11.4984 | 11.6638 |
| September | 11.7107 | 11.4133 | 11.5464 |
| October | 11.4439 | 11.1689 | 11.3351 |
| November | 11.5483 | 11.3684 | 11.4518 |
| December | 11.4054 | 11.1510 | 11.2510 |