YEARLY HIGH
0.4259 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.2990 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3548 XOF

2013 SOS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SOS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.2990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1269 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3087 to the December average rate of 0.4112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4259 was up 27.60% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,130 XOF
2012 Average 1,575 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,495 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 634.53 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4215
0.2978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.3245, compared to 0.3851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0245 XOF (High: 0.4259 / Low: 0.4014). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 XOF (High: 0.3870 / Low: 0.3803).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4112) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3102), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1010 (+32.57%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4112
2012 Avg (December) 0.3102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3139 0.3012 0.3087
February 0.3190 0.2990 0.3081
March 0.3266 0.3105 0.3184
April 0.3307 0.3217 0.3251
May 0.3478 0.3281 0.3395
June 0.3591 0.3418 0.3474
July 0.3671 0.3553 0.3610
August 0.3801 0.3595 0.3685
September 0.3870 0.3803 0.3839
October 0.3921 0.3841 0.3876
November 0.4019 0.3944 0.3985
December 0.4259 0.4014 0.4112