YEARLY HIGH
58.7170 XAF
YEARLY LOW
45.3515 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.4328 XAF

2013 NAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 58.7170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 45.3515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3656 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.3360 to the December average rate of 46.1989, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 58.7170 was down 11.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 66.4100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 293,585 XAF
2012 Average 311,353 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 226,757 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,827.76 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

57.3497
45.1851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 54.3258, compared to 48.5398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.3258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.5398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 5.4564 XAF (High: 55.9150 / Low: 50.4586). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9154 XAF (High: 51.0030 / Low: 50.0876).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.4564
July Spread (Stable) ±0.9154

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.6036 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 56.3360) against the same month in 2012 (average: 63.4355), the exchange rate shifted by -7.0995 (-11.19%).

2013 Avg (January) 56.3360
2012 Avg (January) 63.4355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.7170 53.6591 56.3360
February 56.6214 53.7701 55.2300
March 55.7335 54.3704 55.0845
April 56.2990 54.3911 55.3284
May 55.9150 50.4586 54.2897
June 51.2275 48.2428 49.6861
July 51.0030 50.0876 50.5207
August 50.2641 47.3102 48.9960
September 50.1668 48.1240 49.2336
October 49.0542 47.9988 48.5933
November 48.1437 47.1147 47.6966
December 47.3265 45.3515 46.1989