YEARLY HIGH
161.1899 XOF
YEARLY LOW
150.7619 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
156.4313 XOF

2013 PLN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 161.1899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 22, dropping to 150.7619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4280 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.8023 to the December average rate of 157.3772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 161.1899 was down 0.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 162.4149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,223,799 XOF
2012 Average 3,139,011 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,015,238 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208,560.81 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

159.3777
152.4734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 157.1268, compared to 155.7359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.1268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.7359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 5.0157 XOF (High: 158.8805 / Low: 153.8648). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2057 XOF (High: 157.1792 / Low: 155.9735).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.0157
November Spread (Stable) ±1.2057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 4.0823 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 158.8023) against the same month in 2012 (average: 150.0410), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7613 (+5.84%).

2013 Avg (January) 158.8023
2012 Avg (January) 150.0410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 161.1899 156.3207 158.8023
February 158.1005 156.6326 157.2841
March 158.9621 156.7610 157.8816
April 160.0069 156.3543 158.6129
May 158.8805 153.8648 157.1311
June 154.9781 150.7619 153.0488
July 155.6934 151.2953 153.5877
August 156.5309 153.3120 155.0763
September 156.7542 152.6198 155.0531
October 157.6145 155.6987 156.7925
November 157.1792 155.9735 156.5285
December 158.8231 156.0169 157.3772