YEARLY HIGH
190.6217 XAF
YEARLY LOW
188.9858 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
190.0106 XAF

2013 LTL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 190.6217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 188.9858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6359 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 190.0302 to the December average rate of 190.0595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 190.6217 was down 0.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 191.5186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 953,109 XAF
2012 Average 949,759 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 944,929 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,179.72 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

190.1254
189.8868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 189.9759, compared to 190.0453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.9759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.0453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 1.2649 XAF (High: 190.2508 / Low: 188.9858). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3632 XAF (High: 190.2356 / Low: 189.8724).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.2649
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3632

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 189.9896) against the same month in 2012 (average: 190.0577), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0681 (-0.04%).

2013 Avg (May) 189.9896
2012 Avg (May) 190.0577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 190.5858 189.6449 190.0302
February 190.3461 189.5483 189.9225
March 190.1882 189.3475 189.9606
April 190.5057 189.5955 190.0205
May 190.6217 189.5307 189.9896
June 190.2471 189.4757 189.9322
July 190.2508 188.9858 189.9067
August 190.4968 189.8083 190.0626
September 190.2356 189.8724 190.1056
October 190.5099 189.9143 190.0853
November 190.3666 189.8466 190.0520
December 190.2892 189.7469 190.0595