YEARLY HIGH
118.5179 XAF
YEARLY LOW
75.5078 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.9966 XAF

2013 VEF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 118.5179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 75.5078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.0101 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.9203 to the December average rate of 76.1204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 118.5179 was down 6.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 126.7006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 592,589 XAF
2012 Average 594,432 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 377,539 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215,050.59 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

118.8003
72.2404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 96.3336, compared to 77.6597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.6739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.3336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.6597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 37.6672 XAF (High: 118.5179 / Low: 80.8507). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1130 XAF (High: 78.8668 / Low: 77.7538).

March Spread (Volatile) ±37.6672
August Spread (Stable) ±1.1130

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 29.2207 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.2207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 109.2766) against the same month in 2012 (average: 115.6438), the exchange rate shifted by -6.3672 (-5.51%).

2013 Avg (March) 109.2766
2012 Avg (March) 115.6438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 117.0990 112.6154 114.9203
February 116.9359 111.9675 114.3243
March 118.5179 80.8507 109.2766
April 81.3346 79.2680 80.0559
May 81.2145 79.2197 80.3268
June 80.1744 77.8942 79.0976
July 81.4541 78.4373 79.6716
August 78.8668 77.7538 78.3039
September 79.4693 77.1255 78.1148
October 77.1584 75.5078 76.4617
November 78.0066 76.6966 77.2856
December 77.0071 75.6513 76.1204