2013 EGP to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.3365 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |