YEARLY HIGH
2.5294 XAF
YEARLY LOW
2.3069 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4341 XAF

2013 GYD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GYD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 2.5294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 2.3069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2225 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4363 to the December average rate of 2.3284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.5294 was down 5.29% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.6708, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,647 XAF
2012 Average 12,579 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 11,535 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,112.36 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.5114
2.3117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 2.4620, compared to 2.4061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.1077 XAF (High: 2.4781 / Low: 2.3704). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 XAF (High: 2.4531 / Low: 2.4146).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1077
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0641 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 2.4947) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.4452), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0495 (+2.03%).

2013 Avg (March) 2.4947
2012 Avg (March) 2.4452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4780 2.3868 2.4363
February 2.4781 2.3704 2.4235
March 2.5294 2.4734 2.4947
April 2.5178 2.4638 2.4832
May 2.5146 2.4547 2.4847
June 2.4815 2.4132 2.4496
July 2.5184 2.4441 2.4760
August 2.4531 2.4146 2.4335
September 2.4671 2.3914 2.4281
October 2.4018 2.3511 2.3780
November 2.4247 2.3313 2.3925
December 2.3461 2.3069 2.3284