YEARLY HIGH
169.5809 XAF
YEARLY LOW
144.5733 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.0272 XAF

2013 MYR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MYR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 169.5809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 144.5733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.0076 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.5124 to the December average rate of 147.2583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 169.5809 was down 1.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 172.5116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,391,617 XAF
2012 Average 3,306,187 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,891,465 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 500,152.13 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

169.3969
145.2456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 162.4718, compared to 151.5827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.8891 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.4718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.5827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 9.2066 XAF (High: 165.1452 / Low: 155.9386). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0506 XAF (High: 166.0621 / Low: 164.0115).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.2066
April Spread (Stable) ±2.0506

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 8.9351 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 167.3843) against the same month in 2012 (average: 165.2935), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0908 (+1.26%).

2013 Avg (May) 167.3843
2012 Avg (May) 165.2935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 165.1452 155.9386 162.5124
February 162.3395 154.8209 158.4657
March 165.3614 160.6361 162.7540
April 166.0621 164.0115 165.2649
May 169.5809 163.5192 167.3843
June 162.8821 155.0056 158.4492
July 160.6495 152.1793 157.0698
August 153.0394 147.4511 150.3947
September 153.6652 149.4763 151.0920
October 152.8243 149.8005 151.5940
November 154.2016 149.5797 152.0874
December 150.7913 144.5733 147.2583