YEARLY HIGH
0.0163 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0151 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0157 HKD

2013 XAF to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 0.0163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0157 to the December average rate of 0.0162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0163 was up 2.78% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0159, 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 82 HKD
2012 Average 76 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 76 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.94 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0163
0.0153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to HKD 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 0.0155, compared to 0.0159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0007 HKD (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0154). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 HKD (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0156).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.0161) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0153), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+5.11%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.0161
2012 Avg (October) 0.0153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0160 0.0154 0.0157
February 0.0161 0.0154 0.0158
March 0.0155 0.0151 0.0153
April 0.0156 0.0152 0.0154
May 0.0156 0.0152 0.0154
June 0.0158 0.0154 0.0156
July 0.0157 0.0151 0.0155
August 0.0158 0.0156 0.0157
September 0.0160 0.0155 0.0158
October 0.0163 0.0160 0.0161
November 0.0161 0.0158 0.0159
December 0.0163 0.0160 0.0162