YEARLY HIGH
819.0208 XAF
YEARLY LOW
749.9182 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
777.8344 XAF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,095,104 XAF
2012 Average 4,047,186 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,749,591 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345,513.05 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

813.3189
755.8182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 781.3437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 774.3250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±52.0526
June Spread (Stable) ±8.7627

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.7438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (March) 808.5272
2012 Avg (March) 785.8894

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