YEARLY HIGH
11.0377 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
10.1858 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5941 ZMK

2013 XAF to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 11.0377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 10.1858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8519 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5991 to the December average rate of 10.9558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.0377 was up 1.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 10.8314, 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 55,189 ZMK
2012 Average 50,493 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 50,929 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,259.56 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

11.0171
10.2818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ZMK 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 10.4719, compared to 10.7163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.4768 ZMK (High: 10.8963 / Low: 10.4195). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1508 ZMK (High: 10.6858 / Low: 10.5350).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4768
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1508

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.3170 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 10.9558) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.4106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5452 (+5.24%).

2013 Avg (December) 10.9558
2012 Avg (December) 10.4106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8180 10.4035 10.5991
February 10.8963 10.4195 10.6609
March 10.4528 10.1858 10.3439
April 10.4945 10.2261 10.3809
May 10.4978 10.2307 10.3431
June 10.6635 10.3562 10.5035
July 10.5926 10.1979 10.4283
August 10.6858 10.5350 10.6162
September 10.7822 10.4778 10.6488
October 11.0088 10.7724 10.8710
November 10.8795 10.6368 10.7775
December 11.0377 10.8413 10.9558