YEARLY HIGH
58.6445 XAF
YEARLY LOW
45.3950 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.4243 XAF

2013 SZL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 58.6445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 45.3950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2495 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.3082 to the December average rate of 46.1902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 58.6445 was down 11.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 66.4113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 293,223 XAF
2012 Average 311,320 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 226,975 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,247.33 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

57.3200
45.1784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 54.3149, compared to 48.5338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.3149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.5338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 5.5604 XAF (High: 55.8665 / Low: 50.3060). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9969 XAF (High: 48.1293 / Low: 47.1324).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.5604
November Spread (Stable) ±0.9969

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.5825 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 56.3082) against the same month in 2012 (average: 63.4563), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1481 (-11.26%).

2013 Avg (January) 56.3082
2012 Avg (January) 63.4563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.6445 53.7308 56.3082
February 56.5861 53.7580 55.2189
March 55.7788 54.3875 55.0797
April 56.2613 54.3474 55.3349
May 55.8665 50.3060 54.2651
June 51.1269 48.3763 49.6826
July 51.1306 50.0660 50.5362
August 50.2420 47.2950 48.9938
September 50.2937 47.9912 49.2124
October 49.0456 47.9209 48.5795
November 48.1293 47.1324 47.6906
December 47.3243 45.3950 46.1902