YEARLY HIGH
14.8440 GNF
YEARLY LOW
13.5388 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.2141 GNF

2013 XAF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 14.8440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 13.5388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3052 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3946 to the December average rate of 14.5529, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 14.8440 was up 2.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 14.4327, 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 74,220 GNF
2012 Average 69,059 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 67,694 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,526.14 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

14.6208
13.8050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to GNF 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 14.1679, compared to 14.2604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.8869 GNF (High: 14.8440 / Low: 13.9571). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2400 GNF (High: 14.2103 / Low: 13.9702).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8869
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3700 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 14.4382) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.9349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5033 (+3.61%).

2013 Avg (February) 14.4382
2012 Avg (February) 13.9349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.7119 14.0870 14.3946
February 14.8440 13.9571 14.4382
March 14.2663 13.9451 14.0682
April 14.2103 13.9702 14.0598
May 14.2217 13.7155 13.9906
June 14.2951 13.6113 14.0560
July 14.1496 13.5388 13.8730
August 14.3144 14.0115 14.1466
September 14.4686 13.9024 14.1284
October 14.7744 14.2512 14.4901
November 14.5105 14.2281 14.3712
December 14.6872 14.3934 14.5529