YEARLY HIGH
10.6816 XAF
YEARLY LOW
9.6351 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2043 XAF

2013 KGS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 10.6816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 9.6351.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0465 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3930 to the December average rate of 9.7253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.6816 was down 10.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.9326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,408 XAF
2012 Average 54,679 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 48,175 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,232.33 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.6647
9.6399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 10.4079, compared to 10.0006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.5013 XAF (High: 10.5566 / Low: 10.0553). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1582 XAF (High: 10.1854 / Low: 10.0272).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5013
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1582

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2627 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 10.5793) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.6431), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0637 (-0.60%).

2013 Avg (March) 10.5793
2012 Avg (March) 10.6431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6132 10.1248 10.3930
February 10.5566 10.0553 10.2712
March 10.6816 10.4958 10.5793
April 10.6736 10.3329 10.4509
May 10.5931 10.3591 10.4883
June 10.4622 10.1096 10.2644
July 10.4925 10.0988 10.2582
August 10.1854 10.0272 10.1102
September 10.2537 9.8939 10.0411
October 9.9790 9.7593 9.8811
November 10.0987 9.8618 9.9880
December 9.8950 9.6351 9.7253