YEARLY HIGH
28.5301 CDF
YEARLY LOW
24.1468 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.3124 CDF

2013 GMD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 28.5301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 24.1468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3833 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.5733 to the December average rate of 24.3434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 28.5301 was down 10.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 31.8822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 142,651 CDF
2012 Average 148,113 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 120,734 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,916.59 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

28.7636
23.9415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 27.3059, compared to 27.3189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.3059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 4.2262 CDF (High: 28.4977 / Low: 24.2715). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3869 CDF (High: 28.4406 / Low: 28.0536).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.2262
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3869

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.5338 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 28.3618) against the same month in 2012 (average: 27.9671), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3946 (+1.41%).

2013 Avg (September) 28.3618
2012 Avg (September) 27.9671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.4139 26.8528 27.5733
February 27.9669 26.9983 27.5663
March 28.1047 27.4012 27.8100
April 28.0620 27.4296 27.8021
May 28.0232 26.0703 27.5429
June 27.2218 25.1015 25.5405
July 28.3815 25.7073 28.0126
August 28.3522 26.2698 28.0129
September 28.5301 28.0933 28.3618
October 28.4406 28.0536 28.3057
November 28.4977 24.2715 26.8772
December 24.5942 24.1468 24.3434