YEARLY HIGH
0.0836 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0757 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0796 SBD

2013 XPF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XPF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.0757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0790 to the December average rate of 0.0825, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0836 was up 1.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0826, 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 418 SBD
2012 Average 384 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 379 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.01 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0830
0.0769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to SBD 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 0.0787, compared to 0.0805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0042 SBD (High: 0.0818 / Low: 0.0776). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SBD (High: 0.0819 / Low: 0.0804).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0825) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0780), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+5.79%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0825
2012 Avg (December) 0.0780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0815 0.0775 0.0790
February 0.0818 0.0776 0.0794
March 0.0786 0.0757 0.0774
April 0.0800 0.0763 0.0788
May 0.0811 0.0772 0.0784
June 0.0805 0.0779 0.0794
July 0.0792 0.0771 0.0781
August 0.0803 0.0786 0.0795
September 0.0811 0.0783 0.0798
October 0.0830 0.0806 0.0818
November 0.0819 0.0804 0.0812
December 0.0836 0.0811 0.0825