2013 MAD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 MAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the MAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 59.2526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 58.2108.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0418 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.7734 to the December average rate of 58.3797, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 59.2526 was down 1.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 60.0845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
MAD to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 58.8980, compared to 58.6313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2667 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.7010 XAF (High: 59.1527 / Low: 58.4517). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2709 XAF (High: 58.7317 / Low: 58.4608).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.2477 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 58.9175) against the same month in 2012 (average: 59.5815), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6640 (-1.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59.1625 | 58.5485 | 58.7734 |
| February | 59.1527 | 58.4517 | 58.7166 |
| March | 59.2109 | 58.8134 | 59.0393 |
| April | 59.2086 | 58.7876 | 58.9961 |
| May | 59.1714 | 58.8092 | 59.0196 |
| June | 59.1101 | 58.6585 | 58.8433 |
| July | 59.2526 | 58.6669 | 58.9175 |
| August | 58.8777 | 58.5974 | 58.7249 |
| September | 58.8877 | 58.5497 | 58.7115 |
| October | 58.5700 | 58.2984 | 58.4638 |
| November | 58.7317 | 58.4608 | 58.5904 |
| December | 58.5818 | 58.2108 | 58.3797 |