YEARLY HIGH
189.7086 XAF
YEARLY LOW
175.8715 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
182.8900 XAF

2013 XCD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XCD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 189.7086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 175.8715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8371 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 182.6748 to the December average rate of 177.3063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 189.7086 was down 5.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 201.2629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 948,543 XAF
2012 Average 944,713 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 879,358 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,185.27 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

188.2579
176.3108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to XAF 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 184.8986, compared to 180.8814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.8986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 180.8814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 7.9244 XAF (High: 185.8489 / Low: 177.9245). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5745 XAF (High: 183.6979 / Low: 181.1235).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.9244
August Spread (Stable) ±2.5745

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.7988 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 185.5472) against the same month in 2012 (average: 196.7833), the exchange rate shifted by -11.2361 (-5.71%).

2013 Avg (July) 185.5472
2012 Avg (July) 196.7833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 186.1811 178.9984 182.6748
February 185.8489 177.9245 181.7265
March 189.6982 185.4765 187.2623
April 189.3553 184.5672 186.4484
May 189.0983 184.5083 187.0668
June 186.8021 181.4195 184.2132
July 189.7086 182.6360 185.5472
August 183.6979 181.1235 182.3893
September 185.0443 179.6079 181.9134
October 179.7281 175.8715 178.1146
November 181.6934 178.7280 180.0175
December 179.3227 176.1651 177.3063