YEARLY HIGH
78.3814 XAF
YEARLY LOW
68.5852 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.9077 XAF

2013 EGP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 78.3814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 68.5852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7962 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.3485 to the December average rate of 69.4108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 78.3814 was down 12.55% compared to the 2012 peak of 89.6297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 391,907 XAF
2012 Average 420,494 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 342,926 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,981.02 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

75.9423
68.8170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 73.3121, compared to 70.5034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.3121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.5034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 6.2098 XAF (High: 78.3814 / Low: 72.1716). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0129 XAF (High: 71.0293 / Low: 70.0164).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.2098
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0129

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.3365 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 75.3485) against the same month in 2012 (average: 84.1913), the exchange rate shifted by -8.8428 (-10.50%).

2013 Avg (January) 75.3485
2012 Avg (January) 84.1913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 78.3814 72.1716 75.3485
February 74.5086 71.6068 73.0120
March 75.3579 73.8540 74.6202
April 75.2234 72.0866 73.2315
May 73.2063 71.8788 72.5571
June 72.2626 70.0647 71.1034
July 72.9751 70.4817 71.5297
August 71.0293 70.0164 70.5012
September 72.3104 70.3803 71.1588
October 70.4420 68.9695 69.8226
November 71.1730 70.1199 70.5970
December 70.3455 68.5852 69.4108