YEARLY HIGH
0.6342 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.5192 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5947 MRO

2013 XAF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.6342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 0.5192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1151 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6104 to the December average rate of 0.6088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6342 was up 4.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6082, 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 3,171 MRO
2012 Average 2,892 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 2,596 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 575.27 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6307
0.5357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MRO 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 0.5815, compared to 0.6079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0734 MRO (High: 0.5926 / Low: 0.5192). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 MRO (High: 0.6144 / Low: 0.6005).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0734
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0391 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.6228) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5946), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0282 (+4.74%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.6228
2012 Avg (October) 0.5946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6208 0.6017 0.6104
February 0.6255 0.5912 0.6103
March 0.5897 0.5418 0.5712
April 0.5525 0.5247 0.5436
May 0.5926 0.5192 0.5537
June 0.6134 0.5881 0.5999
July 0.6145 0.5773 0.5940
August 0.6160 0.5948 0.6098
September 0.6196 0.5884 0.5990
October 0.6342 0.6050 0.6228
November 0.6238 0.6013 0.6132
December 0.6144 0.6005 0.6088