YEARLY HIGH
1.9271 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.5769 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6853 XOF

2013 MRO to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MRO to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 1.9271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 1.5769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3502 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6384 to the December average rate of 1.6432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.9271 was up 5.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,635 XOF
2012 Average 8,654 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 7,884 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,751.13 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8637
1.5829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 1.7248, compared to 1.6457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2390 XOF (High: 1.9271 / Low: 1.6881). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0364 XOF (High: 1.6640 / Low: 1.6275).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2390
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0364

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1444 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.8116) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7604), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0512 (+2.91%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.8116
2012 Avg (May) 1.7604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6620 1.6109 1.6384
February 1.6905 1.5977 1.6388
March 1.8459 1.6961 1.7523
April 1.9063 1.8100 1.8403
May 1.9271 1.6881 1.8116
June 1.7005 1.6314 1.6672
July 1.7374 1.6277 1.6845
August 1.6816 1.6234 1.6392
September 1.7000 1.6143 1.6704
October 1.6535 1.5769 1.6063
November 1.6648 1.6024 1.6307
December 1.6640 1.6275 1.6432