YEARLY HIGH
0.0739 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0674 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0704 XAF

2013 GNF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GNF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 0.0739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0695 to the December average rate of 0.0687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0739 was down 3.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0762, 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 369 XAF
2012 Average 362 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 337 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.47 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0724
0.0684
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0706, compared to 0.0701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0043 XAF (High: 0.0716 / Low: 0.0674). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 XAF (High: 0.0716 / Low: 0.0704).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.0721) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0748), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-3.67%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.0721
2012 Avg (July) 0.0748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0710 0.0680 0.0695
February 0.0716 0.0674 0.0693
March 0.0717 0.0701 0.0711
April 0.0716 0.0704 0.0711
May 0.0729 0.0703 0.0715
June 0.0735 0.0700 0.0712
July 0.0739 0.0707 0.0721
August 0.0714 0.0699 0.0707
September 0.0719 0.0691 0.0708
October 0.0702 0.0677 0.0690
November 0.0703 0.0689 0.0696
December 0.0695 0.0681 0.0687