YEARLY HIGH
0.0417 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0191 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0320 XAF

2013 IRR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the IRR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.0417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.0191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0402 to the December average rate of 0.0193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -51.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0417 was down 9.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0461, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 209 XAF
2012 Average 212 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 96 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.88 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0434
0.0172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0407, compared to 0.0233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0208 XAF (High: 0.0405 / Low: 0.0197). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XAF (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0194).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.0412) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0420), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-2.05%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.0412
2012 Avg (March) 0.0420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0410 0.0394 0.0402
February 0.0408 0.0392 0.0400
March 0.0417 0.0408 0.0412
April 0.0417 0.0407 0.0410
May 0.0416 0.0406 0.0411
June 0.0411 0.0399 0.0405
July 0.0416 0.0403 0.0409
August 0.0405 0.0197 0.0205
September 0.0201 0.0196 0.0198
October 0.0196 0.0191 0.0194
November 0.0197 0.0194 0.0195
December 0.0195 0.0192 0.0193