YEARLY HIGH
2.2781 XAF
YEARLY LOW
2.1368 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2104 XAF

2013 HUF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HUF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 2.2781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 2.1368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1414 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2345 to the December average rate of 2.1893, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.2781 was down 4.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.3771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,278,110 XAF
2012 Average 2,269,353 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,136,759 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,351.01 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.2487
2.1603
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 2.2161, compared to 2.2047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0895 XAF (High: 2.2262 / Low: 2.1368). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0330 XAF (High: 2.2123 / Low: 2.1793).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0895
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0737 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 2.2410) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.2371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+0.18%).

2013 Avg (May) 2.2410
2012 Avg (May) 2.2371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2670 2.2033 2.2345
February 2.2603 2.2203 2.2413
March 2.2262 2.1368 2.1677
April 2.2304 2.1582 2.1954
May 2.2781 2.1942 2.2410
June 2.2556 2.1862 2.2168
July 2.2474 2.1886 2.2242
August 2.2123 2.1793 2.1941
September 2.2118 2.1749 2.1911
October 2.2457 2.2075 2.2270
November 2.2149 2.1784 2.2022
December 2.2141 2.1641 2.1893