2013 HTG to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 HTG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the HTG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 12.4322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 10.8859.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5463 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7157 to the December average rate of 11.8291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.4322 was down 3.71% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.9116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
HTG to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.7628, compared to 11.4749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2879 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.5463 XAF (High: 12.4322 / Low: 10.8859). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1923 XAF (High: 11.4435 / Low: 11.2512).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 0.2214 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 11.8291) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.8704), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0413 (-0.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9536 | 11.4099 | 11.7157 |
| February | 11.7987 | 11.3123 | 11.5389 |
| March | 12.0499 | 11.7986 | 11.8980 |
| April | 12.0379 | 11.7247 | 11.8554 |
| May | 12.0130 | 11.7268 | 11.8878 |
| June | 11.9135 | 11.3805 | 11.6811 |
| July | 11.8042 | 11.3280 | 11.5705 |
| August | 11.4435 | 11.2512 | 11.3491 |
| September | 11.4974 | 11.1397 | 11.3533 |
| October | 11.3404 | 10.9560 | 11.1797 |
| November | 12.2667 | 11.1606 | 11.5677 |
| December | 12.4322 | 10.8859 | 11.8291 |