YEARLY HIGH
0.5695 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.5279 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5490 XAF

2013 KPW to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KPW to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.5695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.5279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0416 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5484 to the December average rate of 0.5322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5695 was down 5.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,848 XAF
2012 Average 2,836 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,640 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.09 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5651
0.5292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.5551, compared to 0.5429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0238 XAF (High: 0.5579 / Low: 0.5341). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 XAF (High: 0.5513 / Low: 0.5437).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.5570) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5927), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0357 (-6.03%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.5570
2012 Avg (July) 0.5927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5588 0.5374 0.5484
February 0.5579 0.5341 0.5455
March 0.5695 0.5568 0.5621
April 0.5685 0.5541 0.5597
May 0.5677 0.5539 0.5616
June 0.5608 0.5447 0.5530
July 0.5695 0.5483 0.5570
August 0.5513 0.5437 0.5474
September 0.5554 0.5390 0.5460
October 0.5395 0.5279 0.5346
November 0.5454 0.5364 0.5403
December 0.5383 0.5288 0.5322