YEARLY HIGH
0.2157 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.1697 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1897 NPR

2013 XAF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 0.2157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.1697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0460 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1758 to the December average rate of 0.2067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2157 was up 21.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1774, 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 1,078 NPR
2012 Average 836 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 849 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.93 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2113
0.1686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to NPR 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 0.1762, compared to 0.2032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0196 NPR (High: 0.2148 / Low: 0.1952). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 NPR (High: 0.2082 / Low: 0.2047).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.2078) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1710), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0368 (+21.51%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.2078
2012 Avg (September) 0.1710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1779 0.1742 0.1758
February 0.1771 0.1725 0.1755
March 0.1744 0.1697 0.1721
April 0.1743 0.1698 0.1727
May 0.1791 0.1718 0.1738
June 0.1924 0.1794 0.1872
July 0.1966 0.1880 0.1907
August 0.2148 0.1952 0.2033
September 0.2157 0.2047 0.2078
October 0.2075 0.2022 0.2049
November 0.2074 0.2028 0.2055
December 0.2082 0.2047 0.2067