YEARLY HIGH
37.7970 STD
YEARLY LOW
36.3496 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.3887 STD

2013 XOF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XOF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 37.7970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 36.3496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4475 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.4109 to the December average rate of 37.4078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 37.7970 was down 4.06% compared to the 2012 peak of 39.3947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 188,985 STD
2012 Average 187,396 STD
Yearly Trough Low 181,748 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,237.34 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

37.4649
37.2896
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF 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 37.3876, compared to 37.3899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.3899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 1.3640 STD (High: 37.7136 / Low: 36.3496). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2265 STD (High: 37.5288 / Low: 37.3023).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.3640
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2265

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1326 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 37.4503) against the same month in 2012 (average: 37.1557), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2946 (+0.79%).

2013 Avg (July) 37.4503
2012 Avg (July) 37.1557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.6300 37.2078 37.4109
February 37.5262 37.2263 37.3847
March 37.6810 37.0273 37.3650
April 37.5760 37.3054 37.4300
May 37.7101 36.4213 37.3042
June 37.7136 36.3496 37.4308
July 37.7970 36.9864 37.4503
August 37.7243 36.4036 37.3177
September 37.5288 37.3023 37.3724
October 37.5395 37.1798 37.3741
November 37.7394 36.8554 37.4169
December 37.6260 37.2341 37.4078