2013 QAR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 QAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the QAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 140.7787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 130.4865.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2922 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.5671 to the December average rate of 131.5514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 140.7787 was down 5.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 149.3398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
QAR to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 137.2064, compared to 134.2091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9973 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 5.8622 XAF (High: 137.9209 / Low: 132.0586). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8864 XAF (High: 136.2588 / Low: 134.3724).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.8476 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 138.9682) against the same month in 2012 (average: 136.4109), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5573 (+1.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 138.1295 | 132.8621 | 135.5671 |
| February | 137.9209 | 132.0586 | 134.8548 |
| March | 140.7787 | 137.6311 | 138.9682 |
| April | 140.5153 | 136.9750 | 138.3577 |
| May | 140.3404 | 136.9231 | 138.8212 |
| June | 138.6178 | 134.6164 | 136.6693 |
| July | 140.7293 | 135.5204 | 137.6736 |
| August | 136.2588 | 134.3724 | 135.3164 |
| September | 137.3112 | 133.2607 | 134.9923 |
| October | 133.3466 | 130.4865 | 132.1447 |
| November | 134.8296 | 132.5911 | 133.5761 |
| December | 133.0582 | 130.6925 | 131.5514 |