2013 GEL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

312.6552 XOF

YEARLY LOW

272.3461 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

296.9302 XOF

2013 GEL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 312.6552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 272.3461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.3090 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 297.7345 to the December average rate of 276.5720, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 312.6552 was down 3.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 325.3328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,563,276 XOF

2012 Average 1,529,122 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,361,731 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 201,545.23 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

311.1541

273.4282

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 302.0991, compared to 291.7614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.3377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 302.0991

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 291.7614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 13.3395 XOF (High: 303.4382 / Low: 290.0987). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2153 XOF (High: 299.9684 / Low: 294.7531).

February Spread (Volatile) ±13.3395

August Spread (Stable) ±5.2153

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 13.0449 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.0449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 308.0103) against the same month in 2012 (average: 315.2514), the exchange rate shifted by -7.2411 (-2.30%).

2013 Avg (May) 308.0103

2012 Avg (May) 315.2514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	303.4318	292.0119	297.7345
February	303.4382	290.0987	296.4973
March	309.0974	302.7234	305.1144
April	309.0411	301.2567	304.6526
May	312.6552	301.6863	308.0103
June	306.8786	296.3051	300.5853
July	309.2087	298.3345	302.9367
August	299.9684	294.7531	296.4458
September	300.7971	291.7253	295.9429
October	292.1385	284.9032	289.0539
November	292.2778	284.7503	289.6169
December	285.2152	272.3461	276.5720