2013 SBD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

72.6045 XAF

YEARLY LOW

65.7711 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

69.0664 XAF

2013 SBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 72.6045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 65.7711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8334 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.5669 to the December average rate of 66.6060, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 72.6045 was down 5.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 76.9561, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 363,022 XAF

2012 Average 357,924 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 328,855 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,167.12 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

71.4129

66.1691

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 69.8068, compared to 68.3260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.8068

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.3260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 3.6384 XAF (High: 70.9366 / Low: 67.2983). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0653 XAF (High: 68.1933 / Low: 67.1280).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.6384

November Spread (Stable) ±1.0653

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 1.7047 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 70.9759) against the same month in 2012 (average: 69.5336), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4423 (+2.07%).

2013 Avg (March) 70.9759

2012 Avg (March) 69.5336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	70.9366	67.2983	69.5669
February	70.7467	67.2117	69.2460
March	72.6045	69.9603	70.9759
April	72.0729	68.7590	69.7476
May	71.0641	67.7704	70.0444
June	70.2735	68.1635	69.2602
July	71.3011	69.3879	70.3354
August	69.8085	68.5082	69.1629
September	70.3240	67.8898	68.9312
October	68.3019	66.0202	67.2266
November	68.1933	67.1280	67.6937
December	67.7732	65.7711	66.6060