YEARLY HIGH
43.7980 XAF
YEARLY LOW
37.5708 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.9284 XAF

2013 SCR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 43.7980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 37.5708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2272 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.9197 to the December average rate of 39.7144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 43.7980 was up 6.62% compared to the 2012 peak of 41.0792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 218,990 XAF
2012 Average 186,209 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 187,854 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,136.09 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

43.5051
37.4119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 41.2395, compared to 40.6174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.2395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.6174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 3.0713 XAF (High: 43.7980 / Low: 40.7267). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6619 XAF (High: 40.0712 / Low: 39.4093).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.0713
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9314 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 42.7290) against the same month in 2012 (average: 35.2359), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4931 (+21.27%).

2013 Avg (March) 42.7290
2012 Avg (March) 35.2359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.5591 37.5708 37.9197
February 40.7121 37.7900 38.9119
March 43.7980 40.7267 42.7290
April 43.7698 42.4044 42.9974
May 43.5407 42.4378 42.8991
June 42.7601 41.3959 41.9799
July 42.9104 41.0521 41.8523
August 41.4802 40.6621 41.0608
September 41.6308 40.2702 40.8364
October 40.3276 39.3830 39.9050
November 40.8673 39.8684 40.3354
December 40.0712 39.4093 39.7144