YEARLY HIGH
156.3494 XAF
YEARLY LOW
144.0228 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.5569 XAF

2013 SRD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SRD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 156.3494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 144.0228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3267 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.5514 to the December average rate of 145.7994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 156.3494 was down 5.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 166.0030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 781,747 XAF
2012 Average 779,183 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 720,114 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,633.31 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

155.1212
144.9520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 152.3602, compared to 148.7535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.3602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.7535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 6.5294 XAF (High: 153.0375 / Low: 146.5081). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5970 XAF (High: 147.5475 / Low: 144.9505).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.5294
December Spread (Stable) ±2.5970

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 3.1695 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 154.2738) against the same month in 2012 (average: 151.6736), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6001 (+1.71%).

2013 Avg (March) 154.2738
2012 Avg (March) 151.6736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.2728 147.4005 150.5514
February 153.0375 146.5081 149.7326
March 156.3494 153.0153 154.2738
April 156.2181 151.9779 153.6033
May 156.0075 152.1302 154.1563
June 153.9553 149.3901 151.8436
July 156.2114 150.6775 152.8142
August 151.5004 148.8380 149.9824
September 152.0600 147.3795 149.5255
October 147.8799 144.0228 146.3559
November 149.4958 146.8468 148.0439
December 147.5475 144.9505 145.7994