2013 XAF to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0146 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0135 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0141 BOB

2013 XAF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0142 to the December average rate of 0.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0146 was up 2.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0141, 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 73 BOB

2012 Average 68 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 68 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.18 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0145

0.0137

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BOB 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 0.0140, compared to 0.0141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0140

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 BOB (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0139). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0141 / Low: 0.0139).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0144) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+3.33%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0144

2012 Avg (December) 0.0140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0144	0.0139	0.0142
February	0.0145	0.0139	0.0142
March	0.0139	0.0136	0.0138
April	0.0140	0.0137	0.0139
May	0.0140	0.0137	0.0138
June	0.0142	0.0137	0.0140
July	0.0140	0.0135	0.0138
August	0.0141	0.0139	0.0140
September	0.0142	0.0138	0.0141
October	0.0145	0.0142	0.0144
November	0.0143	0.0141	0.0142
December	0.0146	0.0143	0.0144