YEARLY HIGH
170.5802 XAF
YEARLY LOW
158.8348 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
165.0558 XAF

2023 AED to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AED to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 170.5802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 158.8348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7454 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.5624 to the December average rate of 163.5279, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 170.5802 was down 8.34% compared to the 2022 peak of 186.1103, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 852,901 XAF
2022 Average 849,231 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 794,174 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,726.79 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

169.7791
160.7607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 165.0988, compared to 165.0129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.0988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.0129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 7.6485 XAF (High: 166.9905 / Low: 159.3420). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2176 XAF (High: 170.5802 / Low: 167.3625).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.6485
October Spread (Stable) ±3.2176

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.1444 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 169.0275) against the same month in 2022 (average: 181.5864), the exchange rate shifted by -12.5589 (-6.92%).

2023 Avg (October) 169.0275
2022 Avg (October) 181.5864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 169.7577 163.5349 165.5624
February 169.2285 162.1678 166.8817
March 169.3065 163.7806 166.6962
April 165.3072 160.5326 162.5517
May 166.9905 159.3420 164.2015
June 166.9574 162.4733 164.6992
July 164.5185 158.8348 161.5122
August 165.4353 161.9702 163.6964
September 169.9979 165.4892 167.2469
October 170.5802 167.3625 169.0275
November 168.6987 162.3178 165.0666
December 165.9285 160.7820 163.5279