YEARLY HIGH
0.0798 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0638 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0686 GMD

2013 XAF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.0798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.0638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0677 to the December average rate of 0.0792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0798 was up 17.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0678, 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 399 GMD
2012 Average 305 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 319 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.11 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0805
0.0643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to GMD 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 0.0677, compared to 0.0695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0117 GMD (High: 0.0785 / Low: 0.0668). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 GMD (High: 0.0686 / Low: 0.0671).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0792) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+27.59%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0792
2012 Avg (December) 0.0621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0703 0.0655 0.0677
February 0.0707 0.0664 0.0680
March 0.0671 0.0644 0.0658
April 0.0664 0.0645 0.0657
May 0.0695 0.0647 0.0662
June 0.0744 0.0671 0.0726
July 0.0711 0.0638 0.0657
August 0.0717 0.0657 0.0667
September 0.0677 0.0652 0.0664
October 0.0686 0.0671 0.0679
November 0.0785 0.0668 0.0711
December 0.0798 0.0775 0.0792