YEARLY HIGH
0.1206 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.1144 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1176 CDF

2013 LAK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LAK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.1206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1158 to the December average rate of 0.1152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1206 was up 0.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 603 CDF
2012 Average 575 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 572 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.71 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1204
0.1147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to CDF 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 0.1179, compared to 0.1172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0031 CDF (High: 0.1193 / Low: 0.1162). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 CDF (High: 0.1184 / Low: 0.1175).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.1200) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+4.65%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.1200
2012 Avg (May) 0.1146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1166 0.1152 0.1158
February 0.1166 0.1151 0.1161
March 0.1193 0.1162 0.1178
April 0.1199 0.1170 0.1184
May 0.1206 0.1180 0.1200
June 0.1200 0.1183 0.1195
July 0.1191 0.1174 0.1184
August 0.1183 0.1171 0.1178
September 0.1184 0.1175 0.1179
October 0.1180 0.1167 0.1175
November 0.1176 0.1153 0.1163
December 0.1158 0.1144 0.1152