YEARLY HIGH
526.2958 CDF
YEARLY LOW
481.5292 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
504.1766 CDF

2013 FJD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FJD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 526.2958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 481.5292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.7666 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 522.1809 to the December average rate of 491.6241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 526.2958 was down 0.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 530.1013, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,631,479 CDF
2012 Average 2,573,591 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,407,646 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,832.96 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

525.6931
483.5470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD to CDF 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 513.8571, compared to 494.4961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.3610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 513.8571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 494.4961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 23.2232 CDF (High: 521.7338 / Low: 498.5106). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5369 CDF (High: 526.2958 / Low: 518.7589).

May Spread (Volatile) ±23.2232
January Spread (Stable) ±7.5369

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 11.8151 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.8151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 522.1809) against the same month in 2012 (average: 508.0894), the exchange rate shifted by +14.0914 (+2.77%).

2013 Avg (January) 522.1809
2012 Avg (January) 508.0894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 526.2958 518.7589 522.1809
February 523.2762 514.5635 518.5086
March 522.6655 513.4218 519.0431
April 522.4380 513.1464 517.9339
May 521.7338 498.5106 508.6455
June 503.6412 489.5152 496.8304
July 493.2533 482.1617 488.0982
August 492.3067 481.5292 487.0591
September 504.6669 486.0341 496.3389
October 509.8779 499.5572 504.2804
November 506.7116 492.6136 499.5758
December 495.1169 487.2701 491.6241