2013 TOP to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 TOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the TOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 292.7219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 256.1125.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.6094 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 284.5505 to the December average rate of 257.8508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 292.7219 was down 5.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 308.8128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
TOP to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 285.7685, compared to 266.3345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.4341 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 19.0721 XAF (High: 289.8646 / Low: 270.7925). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9387 XAF (High: 261.0512 / Low: 256.1125).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 10.5061 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 289.0012) against the same month in 2012 (average: 292.0042), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0030 (-1.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 289.1937 | 280.3566 | 284.5505 |
| February | 290.0764 | 278.2594 | 283.9003 |
| March | 292.6070 | 286.0121 | 289.4506 |
| April | 292.0980 | 286.2568 | 289.2135 |
| May | 292.7219 | 286.2696 | 289.0012 |
| June | 289.8646 | 270.7925 | 278.4951 |
| July | 275.9943 | 269.1106 | 271.6509 |
| August | 270.6479 | 263.5460 | 266.1203 |
| September | 270.3142 | 261.5834 | 267.4493 |
| October | 271.3067 | 262.9618 | 266.8117 |
| November | 273.9952 | 259.7387 | 268.1239 |
| December | 261.0512 | 256.1125 | 257.8508 |