YEARLY HIGH
3.3782 TZS
YEARLY LOW
3.1548 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2724 TZS

2013 XAF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 3.3782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 3.1548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2234 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2414 to the December average rate of 3.3365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.3782 was up 3.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.2521, 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 16,891 TZS
2012 Average 15,521 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 15,774 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,117.16 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.3573
3.1911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to TZS 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 3.2464, compared to 3.2985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.1819 TZS (High: 3.3406 / Low: 3.1587). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0460 TZS (High: 3.3029 / Low: 3.2569).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1819
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0460

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0983 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 3.3365) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.1836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1529 (+4.80%).

2013 Avg (December) 3.3365
2012 Avg (December) 3.1836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3406 3.1587 3.2414
February 3.3728 3.2385 3.3033
March 3.2328 3.1548 3.2049
April 3.2516 3.1644 3.2203
May 3.2638 3.1919 3.2238
June 3.3419 3.2179 3.2845
July 3.2814 3.1701 3.2359
August 3.3029 3.2569 3.2836
September 3.3321 3.2366 3.2852
October 3.3777 3.3142 3.3435
November 3.3382 3.2745 3.3061
December 3.3782 3.2627 3.3365