YEARLY HIGH
659.4974 XAF
YEARLY LOW
652.8592 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
656.1154 XAF

2013 EUR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EUR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 659.4974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 652.8592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6382 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 656.4241 to the December average rate of 656.3654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 659.4974 was up 0.15% compared to the 2012 peak of 658.4894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,297,487 XAF
2012 Average 3,279,838 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,264,296 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,191.02 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

656.5974
655.4044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 655.9315, compared to 656.2992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3677 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 655.9315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 656.2992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 5.4695 XAF (High: 659.1279 / Low: 653.6584). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7416 XAF (High: 657.1344 / Low: 655.3928).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.4695
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9203 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 656.4241) against the same month in 2012 (average: 655.8660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5581 (+0.09%).

2013 Avg (January) 656.4241
2012 Avg (January) 655.8660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 659.4974 654.8533 656.4241
February 657.3543 652.8592 655.5038
March 657.2908 653.2308 655.6349
April 658.9112 654.4583 656.3794
May 657.2284 653.6453 655.8486
June 657.0785 653.8741 655.7984
July 659.1279 653.6584 656.0070
August 658.0263 655.2146 656.2016
September 658.0150 655.8127 656.4980
October 657.1344 655.3928 656.3254
November 658.5798 654.6380 656.3980
December 658.1508 654.7615 656.3654