YEARLY HIGH
197.8706 XAF
YEARLY LOW
170.0737 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
183.1577 XAF

2013 PEN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 197.8706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 170.0737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.7968 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 193.5416 to the December average rate of 171.9114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 197.8706 was down 3.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 205.9331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 989,353 XAF
2012 Average 967,671 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 850,369 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,984.12 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

197.2830
169.6049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 190.8455, compared to 175.4699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.3756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.8455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 175.4699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 9.1345 XAF (High: 197.3577 / Low: 188.2232). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8581 XAF (High: 175.1597 / Low: 172.3016).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.1345
November Spread (Stable) ±2.8581

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 10.3220 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.3220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 194.9765) against the same month in 2012 (average: 185.8395), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1370 (+4.92%).

2013 Avg (March) 194.9765
2012 Avg (March) 185.8395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 197.3577 188.2232 193.5416
February 194.0411 186.1616 190.2681
March 197.8706 192.5792 194.9765
April 197.5834 189.0426 194.0112
May 195.0971 186.4084 191.2989
June 185.8789 178.2798 180.9769
July 184.1952 177.0046 180.4851
August 177.5535 174.1553 175.9226
September 177.9868 174.8572 176.8343
October 175.3250 171.9241 173.7376
November 175.1597 172.3016 173.9284
December 173.3019 170.0737 171.9114