YEARLY HIGH
136.6725 XAF
YEARLY LOW
126.6994 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.7475 XAF

2013 SAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 136.6725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 126.6994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9731 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.6036 to the December average rate of 127.7173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 136.6725 was down 5.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 145.0015, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 683,362 XAF
2012 Average 680,575 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 633,497 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,865.43 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

135.6109
126.9997
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 133.2015, compared to 130.2935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.2015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.2935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 5.6583 XAF (High: 133.8837 / Low: 128.2254). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8199 XAF (High: 132.2950 / Low: 130.4751).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.6583
August Spread (Stable) ±1.8199

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.7285 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 133.6662) against the same month in 2012 (average: 142.2463), the exchange rate shifted by -8.5801 (-6.03%).

2013 Avg (July) 133.6662
2012 Avg (July) 142.2463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 134.1160 128.9581 131.6036
February 133.8837 128.2254 130.9191
March 136.6516 133.6266 134.8933
April 136.4514 132.9803 134.3170
May 136.2449 132.9242 134.7699
June 134.5870 130.7045 132.7062
July 136.6725 131.5843 133.6662
August 132.2950 130.4751 131.3731
September 133.2805 129.3610 131.0326
October 129.4730 126.6994 128.3040
November 130.8640 128.7294 129.6676
December 129.1722 126.8919 127.7173