2013 ZAR to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

58.7740 XOF

YEARLY LOW

45.2728 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.4344 XOF

2013 ZAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 58.7740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 45.2728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.5012 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.2869 to the December average rate of 46.2419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 58.7740 was down 11.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 66.5333, 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 2,938,702 XOF

2012 Average 3,114,371 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,263,641 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 675,061.00 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

57.2914

45.2374

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XOF 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 54.3277, compared to 48.5410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.3277

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.5410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 5.7673 XOF (High: 56.1594 / Low: 50.3921). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9013 XOF (High: 50.9567 / Low: 50.0554).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.7673

July Spread (Stable) ±0.9013

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 4.5977 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5977

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 56.2869) against the same month in 2012 (average: 63.4803), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1933 (-11.33%).

2013 Avg (January) 56.2869

2012 Avg (January) 63.4803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	58.7740	53.6178	56.2869
February	56.6318	54.0320	55.2932
March	55.7357	54.2659	55.0964
April	56.3441	54.4284	55.3484
May	56.1594	50.3921	54.2694
June	50.9913	48.5535	49.6718
July	50.9567	50.0554	50.5222
August	50.2971	47.2772	48.9413
September	50.4436	48.1650	49.2488
October	49.1101	48.1146	48.6112
November	48.1643	47.1657	47.6809
December	47.3996	45.2728	46.2419