2013 GIP to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GIP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GIP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 819.0208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 749.9182.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.1026 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 788.5433 to the December average rate of 784.4173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 819.0208 was down 4.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 856.2006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GIP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
GIP 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 781.3437, compared to 774.3250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0187 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 52.0526 XAF (High: 816.7998 / Low: 764.7472). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.7627 XAF (High: 773.4033 / Low: 764.6407).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 35.7438 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 808.5272) against the same month in 2012 (average: 785.8894), the exchange rate shifted by +22.6378 (+2.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 806.1719 | 769.9783 | 788.5433 |
| February | 802.4161 | 761.4979 | 775.5103 |
| March | 819.0208 | 800.7712 | 808.5272 |
| April | 816.7998 | 764.7472 | 772.7834 |
| May | 779.1846 | 765.6398 | 773.0036 |
| June | 773.4033 | 764.6407 | 769.6946 |
| July | 769.2030 | 749.9182 | 760.6100 |
| August | 770.3209 | 751.0932 | 763.6896 |
| September | 784.5938 | 770.1298 | 779.7733 |
| October | 785.1777 | 765.9642 | 773.9694 |
| November | 790.4187 | 772.6517 | 783.4906 |
| December | 792.3228 | 775.7035 | 784.4173 |