YEARLY HIGH
66.0820 XAF
YEARLY LOW
61.2753 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.6992 XAF

2013 HKD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 66.0820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 61.2753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8067 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.6595 to the December average rate of 61.7732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 66.0820 was down 5.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 70.0956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,652,051 XAF
2012 Average 1,645,134 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,531,883 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,168.43 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

65.5439
61.4304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 64.3840, compared to 63.0144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.3840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.0144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 2.7683 XAF (High: 64.7463 / Low: 61.9780). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8817 XAF (High: 63.9807 / Low: 63.0990).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.7683
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8817

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.3191 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 64.6278) against the same month in 2012 (average: 68.7849), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1571 (-6.04%).

2013 Avg (July) 64.6278
2012 Avg (July) 68.7849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.8862 62.3542 63.6595
February 64.7463 61.9780 63.3067
March 66.0285 64.6086 65.2011
April 65.9088 64.2418 64.8851
May 65.8180 64.2375 65.1176
June 65.0189 63.1768 64.1341
July 66.0820 63.6267 64.6278
August 63.9807 63.0990 63.5297
September 64.4567 62.5715 63.3733
October 62.6160 61.2753 62.0542
November 63.3213 62.2694 62.7280
December 62.4920 61.3726 61.7732