YEARLY HIGH
72.6100 XOF
YEARLY LOW
65.7927 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.0727 XOF

2013 SBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 72.6100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 65.7927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8173 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.5735 to the December average rate of 66.6329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 72.6100 was down 5.56% compared to the 2012 peak of 76.8862, 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 363,050 XOF
2012 Average 358,027 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 328,964 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,086.40 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

71.4338
66.1965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 69.8136, compared to 68.3317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.8136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.3317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 3.6463 XOF (High: 70.9447 / Low: 67.2984). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0892 XOF (High: 68.1724 / Low: 67.0833).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.6463
November Spread (Stable) ±1.0892

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 1.7078 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 70.9974) against the same month in 2012 (average: 69.5671), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4303 (+2.06%).

2013 Avg (March) 70.9974
2012 Avg (March) 69.5671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.9447 67.2984 69.5735
February 70.7048 67.2134 69.2403
March 72.6100 69.9510 70.9974
April 72.0973 68.7321 69.7531
May 71.0979 67.7257 70.0550
June 70.2339 68.1488 69.2624
July 71.2525 69.4046 70.3502
August 69.8226 68.4518 69.1238
September 70.3110 67.9197 68.9543
October 68.3417 66.0260 67.2464
November 68.1724 67.0833 67.6823
December 67.7550 65.7927 66.6329