YEARLY HIGH
0.1215 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0935 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1073 ZAR

2013 XPF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XPF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0280 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0977 to the December average rate of 0.1188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1215 was up 25.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0972, 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 608 ZAR
2012 Average 442 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 468 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139.93 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1209
0.0956
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to ZAR 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 0.1014, compared to 0.1133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0110 ZAR (High: 0.1087 / Low: 0.0977). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 ZAR (High: 0.1144 / Low: 0.1120).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, 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: 0.1188) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0241 (+25.40%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1188
2012 Avg (December) 0.0948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1024 0.0935 0.0977
February 0.1017 0.0969 0.0994
March 0.1013 0.0986 0.0998
April 0.1010 0.0976 0.0993
May 0.1087 0.0977 0.1013
June 0.1133 0.1077 0.1107
July 0.1102 0.1077 0.1088
August 0.1164 0.1094 0.1123
September 0.1142 0.1092 0.1118
October 0.1144 0.1120 0.1131
November 0.1164 0.1139 0.1152
December 0.1215 0.1160 0.1188