2013 XAF to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.9035 LAK

YEARLY LOW

15.0192 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.8922 LAK

2013 XAF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 16.9035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 15.0192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8844 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1206 to the December average rate of 16.7300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 16.9035 was up 3.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 16.3543, 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 84,518 LAK

2012 Average 78,357 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 75,096 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,421.80 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

16.8841

15.0351

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to LAK 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 15.6520, compared to 16.1324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6520

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.7472 LAK (High: 16.5004 / Low: 15.7532). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2553 LAK (High: 15.9719 / Low: 15.7166).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7472

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5994 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 16.7300) against the same month in 2012 (average: 15.9695), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7605 (+4.76%).

2013 Avg (December) 16.7300

2012 Avg (December) 15.9695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.4028	15.8210	16.1206
February	16.5004	15.7532	16.1353
March	15.7334	15.2874	15.5359
April	15.6294	15.2234	15.4315
May	15.5780	15.0192	15.1892
June	15.7272	15.2211	15.4996
July	15.7805	15.2156	15.5327
August	15.9719	15.7166	15.8576
September	16.1761	15.7251	15.9729
October	16.6107	16.2021	16.3648
November	16.5740	16.1376	16.3366
December	16.9035	16.5241	16.7300