YEARLY HIGH
27.8803 XAF
YEARLY LOW
24.7956 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.4143 XAF

2013 ETB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 27.8803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 24.7956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0847 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.9793 to the December average rate of 25.0758, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 27.8803 was down 8.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 30.3146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139,401 XAF
2012 Average 143,672 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 123,978 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,423.50 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

27.6512
24.8416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 27.0001, compared to 25.8286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.0001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.8286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 1.1463 XAF (High: 27.5540 / Low: 26.4077). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3843 XAF (High: 26.3965 / Low: 26.0121).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1463
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3843

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 0.6370 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 27.4170) against the same month in 2012 (average: 28.4772), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0602 (-3.72%).

2013 Avg (March) 27.4170
2012 Avg (March) 28.4772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.5540 26.4077 26.9793
February 27.1932 26.2120 26.6865
March 27.8803 27.1871 27.4170
April 27.6643 26.9442 27.1777
May 27.3936 26.8046 27.1258
June 27.0487 26.2251 26.6141
July 27.2530 26.2842 26.7221
August 26.3965 26.0121 26.1810
September 26.4949 25.6577 26.0342
October 25.7136 25.0480 25.3972
November 25.7542 25.3077 25.5615
December 25.4042 24.7956 25.0758