YEARLY HIGH
66.0370 XOF
YEARLY LOW
61.2901 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.7049 XOF

2013 HKD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 66.0370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 61.2901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7470 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.6656 to the December average rate of 61.7981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 66.0370 was down 5.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 70.0319, 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 1,650,926 XOF
2012 Average 1,645,604 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,532,252 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,673.84 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

65.5630
61.4559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to XOF 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 64.3903, compared to 63.0196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.3903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.0196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 2.7682 XOF (High: 64.7079 / Low: 61.9397). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8935 XOF (High: 63.9937 / Low: 63.1002).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.7682
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8935

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 1.3218 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 64.6414) against the same month in 2012 (average: 68.7829), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1416 (-6.02%).

2013 Avg (July) 64.6414
2012 Avg (July) 68.7829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.8936 62.3544 63.6656
February 64.7079 61.9397 63.3015
March 66.0334 64.7300 65.2207
April 65.9311 64.2167 64.8902
May 65.8493 64.1952 65.1274
June 65.0566 63.1632 64.1362
July 66.0370 63.6420 64.6414
August 63.9937 63.1002 63.4938
September 64.4447 62.5990 63.3944
October 62.6524 61.2901 62.0726
November 63.2894 62.2189 62.7174
December 62.4447 61.3928 61.7981