YEARLY HIGH
102.0949 XAF
YEARLY LOW
72.9834 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
90.8551 XAF

2013 ARS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 102.0949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 72.9834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.1115 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.7925 to the December average rate of 75.6457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 102.0949 was down 15.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 120.1276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 510,475 XAF
2012 Average 562,089 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 364,917 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,557.68 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

102.2071
73.2310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 97.5073, compared to 84.2028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.3045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.5073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.2028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 5.7723 XAF (High: 78.7557 / Low: 72.9834). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7142 XAF (High: 100.1019 / Low: 98.3876).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.7723
March Spread (Stable) ±1.7142

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.2701 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 99.7925) against the same month in 2012 (average: 117.7107), the exchange rate shifted by -17.9183 (-15.22%).

2013 Avg (January) 99.7925
2012 Avg (January) 117.7107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 102.0949 97.1780 99.7925
February 99.6012 96.5586 98.0454
March 100.1019 98.3876 99.4373
April 99.9365 96.2842 97.8150
May 97.5997 95.5390 96.5638
June 95.5515 91.8524 93.3899
July 94.7762 89.6913 92.2148
August 90.1048 86.9580 88.3354
September 87.6783 83.8784 85.7628
October 83.8215 80.7927 82.3424
November 82.3055 78.6589 80.9158
December 78.7557 72.9834 75.6457