2013 XAF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9496 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.7968 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8677 CDF

2013 XAF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 1.9496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 1.7968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1528 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8671 to the December average rate of 1.9275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.9496 was up 4.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8729, 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 9,748 CDF

2012 Average 9,016 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 8,984 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 764.01 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.9381

1.8114

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CDF 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 1.8454, compared to 1.8901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8454

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0830 CDF (High: 1.9118 / Low: 1.8288). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 CDF (High: 1.8845 / Low: 1.8537).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0830

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0308

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 0.0437 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.9227) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0932 (+5.09%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.9227

2012 Avg (October) 1.8295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9027	1.8259	1.8671
February	1.9118	1.8288	1.8735
March	1.8494	1.8005	1.8297
April	1.8497	1.7968	1.8278
May	1.8568	1.8050	1.8220
June	1.8772	1.8248	1.8521
July	1.8724	1.8001	1.8385
August	1.8845	1.8537	1.8687
September	1.9099	1.8552	1.8830
October	1.9496	1.9060	1.9227
November	1.9146	1.8778	1.9003
December	1.9495	1.9049	1.9275