YEARLY HIGH
0.2209 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.1739 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1977 JPY

2013 XAF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.2209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0470 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1807 to the December average rate of 0.2163, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2209 was up 26.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1741, 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 1,104 JPY
2012 Average 783 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 870 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.86 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2199
0.1771
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to JPY 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 0.1913, compared to 0.2041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0165 JPY (High: 0.1990 / Low: 0.1825). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 JPY (High: 0.2015 / Low: 0.1970).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.2163) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1675), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0488 (+29.13%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.2163
2012 Avg (December) 0.1675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1890 0.1739 0.1807
February 0.1933 0.1839 0.1896
March 0.1914 0.1839 0.1874
April 0.1990 0.1825 0.1944
May 0.2019 0.1954 0.1998
June 0.1994 0.1916 0.1960
July 0.2015 0.1970 0.1989
August 0.2014 0.1958 0.1986
September 0.2048 0.1979 0.2018
October 0.2058 0.2003 0.2033
November 0.2122 0.2010 0.2058
December 0.2209 0.2117 0.2163