YEARLY HIGH
0.0691 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0603 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0645 RUB

2013 XAF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0613 to the December average rate of 0.0686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0691 was up 8.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0639, 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 346 RUB
2012 Average 304 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 301 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.29 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0694
0.0601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to RUB 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 0.0621, compared to 0.0669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0030 RUB (High: 0.0662 / Low: 0.0632). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 RUB (High: 0.0613 / Low: 0.0605).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0686) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+11.72%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0686
2012 Avg (December) 0.0614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0621 0.0603 0.0613
February 0.0622 0.0608 0.0615
March 0.0613 0.0605 0.0609
April 0.0631 0.0608 0.0622
May 0.0630 0.0614 0.0620
June 0.0662 0.0632 0.0650
July 0.0668 0.0645 0.0654
August 0.0675 0.0663 0.0670
September 0.0672 0.0653 0.0663
October 0.0672 0.0663 0.0666
November 0.0687 0.0663 0.0673
December 0.0691 0.0681 0.0686