YEARLY HIGH
5.8930 XOF
YEARLY LOW
4.6395 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3046 XOF

2013 NPR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NPR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 5.8930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 4.6395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2535 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6875 to the December average rate of 4.8394, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.8930 was down 8.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.4336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,465 XOF
2012 Average 29,929 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 23,197 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,267.48 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.9116
4.7164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 5.6814, compared to 4.9278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.4650 XOF (High: 5.1224 / Low: 4.6575). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0832 XOF (High: 4.8871 / Low: 4.8039).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4650
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0832

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.4088 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 5.8120) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.1776), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3656 (-5.92%).

2013 Avg (March) 5.8120
2012 Avg (March) 6.1776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7421 5.6262 5.6875
February 5.8015 5.6421 5.6977
March 5.8930 5.7359 5.8120
April 5.8924 5.7357 5.7920
May 5.8251 5.5863 5.7539
June 5.5768 5.1970 5.3451
July 5.3146 5.0876 5.2446
August 5.1224 4.6575 4.9202
September 4.8838 4.6395 4.8160
October 4.9428 4.8208 4.8818
November 4.9291 4.8216 4.8651
December 4.8871 4.8039 4.8394