YEARLY HIGH
0.1350 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.1281 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1314 CDF

2013 GNF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GNF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 0.1350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.1281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1297 to the December average rate of 0.1325, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1350 was down 0.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 675 CDF
2012 Average 653 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 641 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.40 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1336
0.1294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.1303, compared to 0.1325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0039 CDF (High: 0.1347 / Low: 0.1308). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 CDF (High: 0.1336 / Low: 0.1316).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.1333) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+2.15%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.1333
2012 Avg (September) 0.1305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1318 0.1283 0.1297
February 0.1315 0.1286 0.1298
March 0.1311 0.1289 0.1301
April 0.1314 0.1281 0.1300
May 0.1317 0.1288 0.1302
June 0.1347 0.1308 0.1318
July 0.1336 0.1316 0.1325
August 0.1339 0.1311 0.1321
September 0.1350 0.1314 0.1333
October 0.1343 0.1309 0.1327
November 0.1339 0.1313 0.1322
December 0.1341 0.1316 0.1325