YEARLY HIGH
0.0434 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0402 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0417 SAR

2013 XPF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XPF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 0.0434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.0402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0418 to the December average rate of 0.0430, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0434 was up 2.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 217 SAR
2012 Average 202 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 201 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.88 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0432
0.0405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to SAR 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 0.0413, compared to 0.0422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0019 SAR (High: 0.0429 / Low: 0.0410). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0421 / Low: 0.0415).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.0428) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+5.08%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.0428
2012 Avg (October) 0.0408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0425 0.0410 0.0418
February 0.0429 0.0410 0.0420
March 0.0412 0.0402 0.0407
April 0.0413 0.0402 0.0409
May 0.0413 0.0402 0.0407
June 0.0420 0.0407 0.0414
July 0.0418 0.0402 0.0411
August 0.0421 0.0415 0.0418
September 0.0426 0.0413 0.0420
October 0.0434 0.0424 0.0428
November 0.0427 0.0419 0.0424
December 0.0433 0.0425 0.0430