YEARLY HIGH
58.6477 XOF
YEARLY LOW
45.3960 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.4290 XOF

2013 SZL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 58.6477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 45.3960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2516 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.3136 to the December average rate of 46.2088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 58.6477 was down 11.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 66.4914, 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 293,238 XOF
2012 Average 311,411 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 226,980 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,258.23 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

57.3240
45.1983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 54.3201, compared to 48.5378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.3201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.5378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 5.5873 XOF (High: 55.9222 / Low: 50.3349). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0622 XOF (High: 51.1282 / Low: 50.0660).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.5873
July Spread (Stable) ±1.0622

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 4.5887 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 56.3136) against the same month in 2012 (average: 63.4629), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1493 (-11.27%).

2013 Avg (January) 56.3136
2012 Avg (January) 63.4629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.6477 53.7209 56.3136
February 56.5865 53.7247 55.2145
March 55.7934 54.3968 55.0964
April 56.2498 54.3784 55.3392
May 55.9222 50.3349 54.2729
June 51.1328 48.4206 49.6842
July 51.1282 50.0660 50.5469
August 50.2564 47.3059 48.9658
September 50.3286 47.9905 49.2289
October 49.0453 47.9467 48.5939
November 48.1785 47.1063 47.6828
December 47.2899 45.3960 46.2088