YEARLY HIGH
0.0897 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0801 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0843 DOP

2013 XAF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.0801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0819 to the December average rate of 0.0889, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0897 was up 10.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0811, 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 448 DOP
2012 Average 383 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 400 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.04 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0897
0.0803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to DOP 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 0.0820, compared to 0.0867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0039 DOP (High: 0.0840 / Low: 0.0801). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 DOP (High: 0.0880 / Low: 0.0866).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0889) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0088 (+11.01%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0889
2012 Avg (December) 0.0801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0840 0.0801 0.0819
February 0.0846 0.0813 0.0830
March 0.0818 0.0801 0.0811
April 0.0822 0.0801 0.0814
May 0.0824 0.0804 0.0813
June 0.0846 0.0814 0.0831
July 0.0848 0.0818 0.0834
August 0.0870 0.0845 0.0857
September 0.0876 0.0854 0.0866
October 0.0895 0.0874 0.0882
November 0.0880 0.0866 0.0873
December 0.0897 0.0877 0.0889