YEARLY HIGH
0.0933 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0797 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0860 PHP

2013 XAF to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.0797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0825 to the December average rate of 0.0923, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0933 was up 6.35% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0877, 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 466 PHP
2012 Average 414 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 399 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.84 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0934
0.0794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to PHP 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 0.0826, compared to 0.0893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0047 PHP (High: 0.0882 / Low: 0.0835). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 PHP (High: 0.0898 / Low: 0.0885).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0923) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+12.52%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0923
2012 Avg (December) 0.0820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0841 0.0813 0.0825
February 0.0846 0.0810 0.0829
March 0.0812 0.0797 0.0805
April 0.0828 0.0798 0.0818
May 0.0839 0.0806 0.0817
June 0.0882 0.0835 0.0863
July 0.0881 0.0848 0.0865
August 0.0909 0.0878 0.0891
September 0.0898 0.0885 0.0890
October 0.0906 0.0888 0.0896
November 0.0907 0.0881 0.0896
December 0.0933 0.0902 0.0923