YEARLY HIGH
1.5561 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.1050 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3674 XAF

2013 MWK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MWK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.5561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.1050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4511 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4694 to the December average rate of 1.1372, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5561 was down 51.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.1816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,781 XAF
2012 Average 11,122 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 5,525 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,255.58 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5591
1.0989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 1.3782, compared to 1.3566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2800 XAF (High: 1.5200 / Low: 1.2399). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 XAF (High: 1.5085 / Low: 1.4752).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2800
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1675 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.4694) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.0967), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6273 (-52.55%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.4694
2012 Avg (January) 3.0967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5561 1.3489 1.4694
February 1.3633 1.3112 1.3421
March 1.3617 1.2925 1.3247
April 1.3203 1.2101 1.2547
May 1.5200 1.2399 1.3630
June 1.5360 1.4990 1.5154
July 1.5488 1.4889 1.5207
August 1.5085 1.4752 1.4924
September 1.5170 1.3225 1.4671
October 1.3300 1.2218 1.2996
November 1.2654 1.1812 1.2227
December 1.1800 1.1050 1.1372