YEARLY HIGH
64.0716 XAF
YEARLY LOW
59.4389 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.8500 XAF

2013 MOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 64.0716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 59.4389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6327 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.8632 to the December average rate of 59.9664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 64.0716 was down 5.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 67.9469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 320,358 XAF
2012 Average 319,472 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 297,194 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,163.49 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

63.6156
59.6346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 62.5074, compared to 61.1926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.5074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.1926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 2.5040 XAF (High: 62.6994 / Low: 60.1953). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7678 XAF (High: 62.0920 / Low: 61.3242).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.5040
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7678

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.3085 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 63.2838) against the same month in 2012 (average: 62.1149), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1690 (+1.88%).

2013 Avg (March) 63.2838
2012 Avg (March) 62.1149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.1039 60.6304 61.8632
February 62.6994 60.1953 61.4165
March 64.0716 62.7522 63.2838
April 64.0059 62.5593 63.0299
May 63.8224 62.3183 63.1854
June 63.1391 61.3855 62.2658
July 63.9335 61.8285 62.7730
August 62.0920 61.3242 61.7015
September 62.5556 60.7342 61.5569
October 60.7871 59.5093 60.2484
November 61.3321 60.4519 60.9093
December 60.6659 59.4389 59.9664