YEARLY HIGH
0.4680 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.4390 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4525 HUF

2013 XAF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.4680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.4390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4476 to the December average rate of 0.4568, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4680 was down 4.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4881, 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 2,340 HUF
2012 Average 2,205 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 2,195 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.19 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4629
0.4447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to HUF 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 0.4513, compared to 0.4536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0188 HUF (High: 0.4680 / Low: 0.4492). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 HUF (High: 0.4589 / Low: 0.4520).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0188
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.4614) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0163 (+3.65%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.4614
2012 Avg (March) 0.4451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4539 0.4411 0.4476
February 0.4504 0.4424 0.4462
March 0.4680 0.4492 0.4614
April 0.4633 0.4483 0.4555
May 0.4557 0.4390 0.4463
June 0.4574 0.4433 0.4511
July 0.4569 0.4450 0.4496
August 0.4589 0.4520 0.4558
September 0.4598 0.4521 0.4564
October 0.4530 0.4453 0.4490
November 0.4591 0.4515 0.4541
December 0.4621 0.4516 0.4568