YEARLY HIGH
0.0027 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0024 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0025 SGD

2013 XAF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.0024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0025 to the December average rate of 0.0026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0027 was up 3.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0026, 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 13 SGD
2012 Average 12 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 12 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.20 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0026
0.0024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SGD 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 0.0025, compared to 0.0026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0026 / Low: 0.0024). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SGD (High: 0.0026 / Low: 0.0026).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0026) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+7.75%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0026
2012 Avg (December) 0.0024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0026 0.0024 0.0025
February 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025
March 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
April 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
May 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
June 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025
July 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025
August 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
September 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
October 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
November 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
December 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026