YEARLY HIGH
1.8943 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1.7559 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8222 KPW

2013 XAF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 1.8943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 1.7559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1384 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8238 to the December average rate of 1.8790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8943 was up 2.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8428, 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 9,471 KPW
2012 Average 8,821 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 8,779 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 692.11 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8890
1.7690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KPW 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 1.8020, compared to 1.8424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0799 KPW (High: 1.8722 / Low: 1.7923). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 KPW (High: 1.8393 / Low: 1.8139).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0799
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

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 0.0544 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0544

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.8706) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0904 (+5.08%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.8706
2012 Avg (October) 1.7802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8608 1.7895 1.8238
February 1.8722 1.7923 1.8334
March 1.7960 1.7559 1.7790
April 1.8048 1.7591 1.7867
May 1.8054 1.7615 1.7808
June 1.8360 1.7831 1.8085
July 1.8238 1.7559 1.7955
August 1.8393 1.8139 1.8267
September 1.8552 1.8004 1.8316
October 1.8943 1.8536 1.8706
November 1.8643 1.8336 1.8507
December 1.8911 1.8578 1.8790