YEARLY HIGH
0.0042 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0039 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0040 BBD

2013 XAF to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 0.0042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0041 to the December average rate of 0.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0042 was up 2.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0041, 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 21 BBD
2012 Average 20 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 20 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.54 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0042
0.0039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BBD 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 0.0040, compared to 0.0041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0040). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0040).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 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 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.0042) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+5.08%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.0042
2012 Avg (October) 0.0040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
February 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
March 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
April 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
May 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
June 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
July 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
August 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
September 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
October 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
November 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
December 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042