2013 LRD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.8811 XAF

YEARLY LOW

5.8833 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.4568 XAF

2013 LRD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LRD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 6.8811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 5.8833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9978 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6699 to the December average rate of 5.9277, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.8811 was down 5.53% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.2842, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,405 XAF

2012 Average 34,634 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 29,417 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,988.88 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.8936

5.8399

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 6.7018, compared to 6.2118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4900 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7018

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.3506 XAF (High: 6.8572 / Low: 6.5066). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1241 XAF (High: 6.0074 / Low: 5.8833).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3506

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1241

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 0.2996 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2996

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 6.8058) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.7590), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0469 (+0.69%).

2013 Avg (March) 6.8058

2012 Avg (March) 6.7590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.8572	6.5066	6.6699
February	6.7403	6.4581	6.6048
March	6.8811	6.7510	6.8058
April	6.8751	6.6830	6.7604
May	6.8696	6.6368	6.7557
June	6.7422	6.5160	6.6142
July	6.8204	6.5364	6.6739
August	6.5966	6.2839	6.3743
September	6.4958	6.1455	6.2581
October	6.1750	5.9031	6.0036
November	6.1098	5.9765	6.0333
December	6.0074	5.8833	5.9277