YEARLY HIGH
0.0132 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0084 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0118 VEF

2013 XAF to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.0132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0087 to the December average rate of 0.0131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 50.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0132 was up 50.55% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0088, 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 66 VEF
2012 Average 42 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 42 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.03 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0136
0.0083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to VEF 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 0.0107, compared to 0.0129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0039 VEF (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0084). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 VEF (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0127).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.0131) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+54.04%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.0131
2012 Avg (October) 0.0085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0089 0.0085 0.0087
February 0.0089 0.0086 0.0087
March 0.0124 0.0084 0.0094
April 0.0126 0.0123 0.0125
May 0.0126 0.0123 0.0124
June 0.0128 0.0125 0.0126
July 0.0127 0.0123 0.0126
August 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
September 0.0130 0.0126 0.0128
October 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131
November 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129
December 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131