2013 ZAR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

58.7673 XAF

YEARLY LOW

45.2718 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.4297 XAF

2013 ZAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 58.7673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 45.2718.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4955 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.2816 to the December average rate of 46.2232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 58.7673 was down 11.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 66.4531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,938,366 XAF

2012 Average 3,113,459 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,263,592 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 674,774.39 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

57.2874

45.2174

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 54.3225, compared to 48.5370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.3225

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.5370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 5.7691 XAF (High: 56.1323 / Low: 50.3632). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8987 XAF (High: 50.9541 / Low: 50.0554).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.7691

July Spread (Stable) ±0.8987

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.5914 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5914

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 56.2816) against the same month in 2012 (average: 63.4737), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1922 (-11.33%).

2013 Avg (January) 56.2816

2012 Avg (January) 63.4737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	58.7673	53.6277	56.2816
February	56.6314	54.0652	55.2977
March	55.7222	54.2565	55.0797
April	56.3446	54.4433	55.3441
May	56.1323	50.3632	54.2616
June	50.9854	48.5588	49.6701
July	50.9541	50.0554	50.5115
August	50.2826	47.2664	48.9693
September	50.4086	48.1657	49.2323
October	49.0550	48.0960	48.5968
November	48.1437	47.1919	47.6888
December	47.4027	45.2718	46.2232