YEARLY HIGH
0.0120 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0086 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0092 SDG

2013 XAF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.0086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0089 to the December average rate of 0.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0120 was up 34.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0089, 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 60 SDG
2012 Average 34 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 43 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.97 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0122
0.0084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SDG 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 0.0088, compared to 0.0095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0028 SDG (High: 0.0118 / Low: 0.0090). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SDG (High: 0.0090 / Low: 0.0089).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0119) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+34.94%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0119
2012 Avg (December) 0.0088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0091 0.0088 0.0089
February 0.0092 0.0088 0.0090
March 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
April 0.0088 0.0086 0.0088
May 0.0089 0.0086 0.0087
June 0.0090 0.0087 0.0089
July 0.0089 0.0086 0.0088
August 0.0090 0.0089 0.0089
September 0.0091 0.0088 0.0090
October 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
November 0.0118 0.0090 0.0093
December 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119