2013 VEF to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 29.2207 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |