YEARLY HIGH
27.8718 XOF
YEARLY LOW
24.7961 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.4167 XOF

2013 ETB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 27.8718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 24.7961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0757 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.9819 to the December average rate of 25.0859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 27.8718 was down 7.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 30.2871, 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 139,359 XOF
2012 Average 143,713 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 123,981 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,378.31 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

27.6592
24.8519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 27.0027, compared to 25.8308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.0027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.8308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 1.1494 XOF (High: 27.5572 / Low: 26.4077). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3894 XOF (High: 26.4013 / Low: 26.0119).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1494
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3894

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 0.6382 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 27.4253) against the same month in 2012 (average: 28.4910), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0657 (-3.74%).

2013 Avg (March) 27.4253
2012 Avg (March) 28.4910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.5572 26.4077 26.9819
February 27.1771 26.1958 26.6843
March 27.8718 27.2016 27.4253
April 27.6832 26.9518 27.1798
May 27.4071 26.7869 27.1298
June 27.0636 26.1884 26.6150
July 27.2633 26.2953 26.7277
August 26.4013 26.0119 26.1662
September 26.4900 25.6639 26.0429
October 25.7236 25.0513 25.4047
November 25.7389 25.2984 25.5572
December 25.3850 24.7961 25.0859