YEARLY HIGH
0.0137 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0098 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0111 ARS

2013 XAF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0100 to the December average rate of 0.0132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0137 was up 38.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69 ARS
2012 Average 45 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 49 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.53 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0135
0.0097
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ARS 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 0.0103, compared to 0.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0010 ARS (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0127). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ARS (High: 0.0102 / Low: 0.0100).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0132) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+35.61%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0132
2012 Avg (December) 0.0098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0103 0.0098 0.0100
February 0.0104 0.0100 0.0102
March 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
April 0.0104 0.0100 0.0102
May 0.0105 0.0102 0.0104
June 0.0109 0.0105 0.0107
July 0.0111 0.0106 0.0108
August 0.0115 0.0111 0.0113
September 0.0119 0.0114 0.0117
October 0.0124 0.0119 0.0121
November 0.0127 0.0121 0.0124
December 0.0137 0.0127 0.0132