YEARLY HIGH
5.9117 CDF
YEARLY LOW
5.6590 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7933 CDF

2013 NGN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NGN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.9117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 5.6590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2527 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8770 to the December average rate of 5.8015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.9117 was down 0.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.9352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,911,728 CDF
2012 Average 5,795,213 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,659,005 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252,723.89 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.8933
5.6975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN to CDF 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 5.8267, compared to 5.7599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1616 CDF (High: 5.8237 / Low: 5.6621). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0490 CDF (High: 5.8424 / Low: 5.7934).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1616
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0490

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0740 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 5.8770) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.6503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2266 (+4.01%).

2013 Avg (January) 5.8770
2012 Avg (January) 5.6503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9117 5.8515 5.8770
February 5.8697 5.7798 5.8412
March 5.8892 5.8109 5.8447
April 5.8424 5.7934 5.8191
May 5.8541 5.8004 5.8263
June 5.8237 5.6621 5.7523
July 5.7595 5.6762 5.7199
August 5.7584 5.6778 5.7205
September 5.7899 5.6590 5.7139
October 5.8358 5.7306 5.7839
November 5.8601 5.7800 5.8200
December 5.8427 5.7116 5.8015