YEARLY HIGH
0.3750 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.3457 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3594 DJF

2013 XAF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.3750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.3457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0293 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3595 to the December average rate of 0.3718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3750 was up 2.49% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3659, 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 1,875 DJF
2012 Average 1,747 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,728 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.60 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3740
0.3485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to DJF 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 0.3552, compared to 0.3636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0159 DJF (High: 0.3696 / Low: 0.3538). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 DJF (High: 0.3625 / Low: 0.3576).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.3718) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0165 (+4.64%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.3718
2012 Avg (December) 0.3553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3663 0.3525 0.3595
February 0.3696 0.3538 0.3615
March 0.3536 0.3457 0.3506
April 0.3549 0.3469 0.3519
May 0.3556 0.3476 0.3511
June 0.3627 0.3517 0.3568
July 0.3605 0.3471 0.3544
August 0.3625 0.3576 0.3604
September 0.3668 0.3560 0.3616
October 0.3736 0.3643 0.3685
November 0.3689 0.3620 0.3650
December 0.3750 0.3665 0.3718