YEARLY HIGH
152.4376 XAF
YEARLY LOW
144.4618 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
148.5099 XAF

2013 RON to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RON to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 152.4376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 22, dropping to 144.4618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9757 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.8109 to the December average rate of 147.0620, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 152.4376 was up 0.32% compared to the 2012 peak of 151.9442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 762,188 XAF
2012 Average 735,869 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 722,309 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,878.75 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

151.8526
145.9817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 149.4087, compared to 147.6111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.4087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.6111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 5.0468 XAF (High: 149.5087 / Low: 144.4618). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0368 XAF (High: 148.1888 / Low: 147.1521).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.0468
November Spread (Stable) ±1.0368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 4.8924 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8924

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 151.3634) against the same month in 2012 (average: 147.7924), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5710 (+2.42%).

2013 Avg (May) 151.3634
2012 Avg (May) 147.7924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 151.2824 147.4431 149.8109
February 150.5182 148.9165 149.6005
March 150.7591 148.1308 149.3583
April 151.6683 148.1807 149.8483
May 152.4376 150.1148 151.3634
June 149.5087 144.4618 146.4710
July 149.4947 147.1932 148.2235
August 148.7891 147.3596 148.0231
September 148.4729 146.4449 147.0215
October 148.3795 147.1357 147.7205
November 148.1888 147.1521 147.6162
December 147.9935 146.2462 147.0620