2013 GEL to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GEL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GEL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 312.5065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 272.2565.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.2500 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 297.7059 to the December average rate of 276.4608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 312.5065 was down 4.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 325.5784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
GEL 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 302.0698, compared to 291.7375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.3322 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 13.3401 XAF (High: 303.6183 / Low: 290.2783). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2808 XAF (High: 300.0281 / Low: 294.7473).
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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 13.2049 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 307.9641) against the same month in 2012 (average: 315.3468), the exchange rate shifted by -7.3827 (-2.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 303.3972 | 292.0111 | 297.7059 |
| February | 303.6183 | 290.2783 | 296.5217 |
| March | 309.0743 | 302.1556 | 305.0225 |
| April | 308.9365 | 301.3748 | 304.6290 |
| May | 312.5065 | 301.8853 | 307.9641 |
| June | 306.7009 | 296.3164 | 300.5754 |
| July | 309.4195 | 298.2630 | 302.8730 |
| August | 300.0281 | 294.7473 | 296.6134 |
| September | 300.8529 | 291.6933 | 295.8441 |
| October | 291.9687 | 284.8372 | 288.9683 |
| November | 292.4248 | 284.9815 | 289.6656 |
| December | 285.4309 | 272.2565 | 276.4608 |