YEARLY HIGH
65.9328 XAF
YEARLY LOW
59.5651 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.8825 XAF

2013 GTQ to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 65.9328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 59.5651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3677 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.5982 to the December average rate of 60.8833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 65.9328 was down 4.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 69.3507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 329,664 XAF
2012 Average 325,743 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 297,826 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,838.48 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

65.3419
59.9769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 63.8740, compared to 61.8911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9828 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.8740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.8911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 2.7601 XAF (High: 64.1723 / Low: 61.4123). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8489 XAF (High: 61.3433 / Low: 60.4944).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.7601
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8489

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.5894 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 64.7760) against the same month in 2012 (average: 64.1977), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5783 (+0.90%).

2013 Avg (March) 64.7760
2012 Avg (March) 64.1977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.4129 61.6818 62.5982
February 64.1723 61.4123 62.6618
March 65.9328 64.2051 64.7760
April 65.8498 64.1527 64.6242
May 65.5092 63.9730 64.8948
June 64.7484 62.8073 63.6889
July 65.3281 63.0653 64.1033
August 63.2683 61.8650 62.5139
September 62.5814 61.2071 61.8825
October 61.1071 59.5651 60.4240
November 62.1998 61.0538 61.5398
December 61.3433 60.4944 60.8833