2013 XAF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.7975 STD

YEARLY LOW

36.3623 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.3921 STD

2013 XAF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 37.7975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 36.3623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4353 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.4145 to the December average rate of 37.4229, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 37.7975 was down 4.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 39.3815, 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 188,988 STD

2012 Average 187,451 STD

Yearly Trough Low 181,811 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,176.26 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

37.4744

37.2804

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to STD 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 37.3912, compared to 37.3931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3912

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.3931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.3725 STD (High: 37.7756 / Low: 36.4031). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2567 STD (High: 37.5549 / Low: 37.2982).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3725

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2567

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1616 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 37.4582) against the same month in 2012 (average: 37.1547), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3036 (+0.82%).

2013 Avg (July) 37.4582

2012 Avg (July) 37.1547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.6394	37.2121	37.4145
February	37.5574	37.2042	37.3817
March	37.6941	37.0360	37.3763
April	37.5784	37.2921	37.4329
May	37.7756	36.4031	37.3098
June	37.7313	36.3623	37.4320
July	37.7975	36.9872	37.4582
August	37.6841	36.3666	37.2966
September	37.5549	37.2982	37.3848
October	37.5541	37.1942	37.3852
November	37.7556	36.8368	37.4107
December	37.6030	37.2464	37.4229