2013 SHP to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 SHP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the SHP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1531.1323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 1372.2064.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 158.9259 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1472.2174 to the December average rate of 1511.9655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1531.1323 was up 1.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 1502.5581, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
SHP to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1422.9702, compared to 1463.7903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 40.8201 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 68.0512 CDF (High: 1456.3313 / Low: 1388.2802). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.5129 CDF (High: 1498.3139 / Low: 1474.8010).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 47.2745 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1511.9655) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1493.4031), the exchange rate shifted by +18.5624 (+1.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1498.4879 | 1450.5040 | 1472.2174 |
| February | 1456.3313 | 1388.2802 | 1424.9429 |
| March | 1415.2251 | 1377.5958 | 1396.5478 |
| April | 1432.5704 | 1388.4434 | 1410.1076 |
| May | 1440.1577 | 1386.4102 | 1408.4301 |
| June | 1449.0411 | 1399.1479 | 1425.5754 |
| July | 1423.1983 | 1372.2064 | 1398.3836 |
| August | 1447.3219 | 1392.3196 | 1427.1026 |
| September | 1495.2848 | 1436.3160 | 1468.3736 |
| October | 1498.3139 | 1474.8010 | 1488.0712 |
| November | 1513.3747 | 1463.3796 | 1488.8453 |
| December | 1531.1323 | 1497.5489 | 1511.9655 |