YEARLY HIGH
0.0275 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0239 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0258 MXN

2013 XAF to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.0239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0257 to the December average rate of 0.0271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0275 was down 0.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0275, 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 137 MXN
2012 Average 129 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 119 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.92 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0274
0.0239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MXN 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 0.0251, compared to 0.0265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0015 MXN (High: 0.0270 / Low: 0.0256). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MXN (High: 0.0244 / Low: 0.0240).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0271) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+5.35%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0271
2012 Avg (December) 0.0258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0263 0.0254 0.0257
February 0.0263 0.0255 0.0259
March 0.0254 0.0241 0.0247
April 0.0244 0.0240 0.0242
May 0.0253 0.0239 0.0243
June 0.0268 0.0254 0.0260
July 0.0259 0.0251 0.0255
August 0.0270 0.0256 0.0262
September 0.0270 0.0262 0.0266
October 0.0272 0.0266 0.0270
November 0.0271 0.0266 0.0269
December 0.0275 0.0269 0.0271