YEARLY HIGH
0.0666 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.0592 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0630 XOF

2013 LAK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LAK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0620 to the December average rate of 0.0598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0666 was down 3.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0692, 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 333 XOF
2012 Average 319 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 296 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.18 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0665
0.0592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to XOF 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 0.0639, compared to 0.0620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0639
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0029 XOF (High: 0.0634 / Low: 0.0606). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 XOF (High: 0.0636 / Low: 0.0626).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0659) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+2.69%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0659
2012 Avg (May) 0.0641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0632 0.0610 0.0620
February 0.0634 0.0606 0.0620
March 0.0654 0.0636 0.0644
April 0.0657 0.0640 0.0648
May 0.0666 0.0642 0.0659
June 0.0657 0.0636 0.0645
July 0.0657 0.0634 0.0644
August 0.0636 0.0626 0.0630
September 0.0636 0.0618 0.0626
October 0.0618 0.0602 0.0611
November 0.0619 0.0603 0.0612
December 0.0605 0.0592 0.0598