2013 XAF to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0152 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0138 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0145 SBD

2013 XAF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.0138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0144 to the December average rate of 0.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0152 was up 1.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0150, 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 76 SBD

2012 Average 70 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 69 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.16 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0151

0.0140

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XAF to SBD 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 0.0143, compared to 0.0146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0143

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 SBD (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0141). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SBD (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0147).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0150) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0142), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+5.84%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0150

2012 Avg (December) 0.0142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0149	0.0141	0.0144
February	0.0149	0.0141	0.0144
March	0.0143	0.0138	0.0141
April	0.0145	0.0139	0.0143
May	0.0148	0.0141	0.0143
June	0.0147	0.0142	0.0144
July	0.0144	0.0140	0.0142
August	0.0146	0.0143	0.0145
September	0.0147	0.0142	0.0145
October	0.0151	0.0146	0.0149
November	0.0149	0.0147	0.0148
December	0.0152	0.0148	0.0150