2013 XAF to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 XAF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the XAF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 4.7459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 4.3143.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4315 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5302 to the December average rate of 4.7041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.7459 was up 3.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.5667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
XAF to MGA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.4195, compared to 4.5448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1253 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1958 MGA (High: 4.6097 / Low: 4.4139). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0513 MGA (High: 4.4208 / Low: 4.3694).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0869 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 4.7041) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.5150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1891 (+4.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5714 | 4.4861 | 4.5302 |
| February | 4.5515 | 4.4057 | 4.4839 |
| March | 4.4208 | 4.3694 | 4.3969 |
| April | 4.4436 | 4.3241 | 4.3727 |
| May | 4.3819 | 4.3203 | 4.3456 |
| June | 4.4210 | 4.3344 | 4.3875 |
| July | 4.4434 | 4.3143 | 4.3921 |
| August | 4.4669 | 4.4084 | 4.4364 |
| September | 4.6097 | 4.4139 | 4.5055 |
| October | 4.6684 | 4.5543 | 4.6276 |
| November | 4.6694 | 4.5117 | 4.6031 |
| December | 4.7459 | 4.6523 | 4.7041 |