YEARLY HIGH
12.4322 XAF
YEARLY LOW
10.8859 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6189 XAF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,161 XAF
2012 Average 61,220 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 54,430 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,731.63 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

11.9699
11.1079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5463
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1923

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (December) 11.8291
2012 Avg (December) 11.8704

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