YEARLY HIGH
1.5997 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.1883 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3429 XPF

2023 AFN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AFN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.5997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 1.1883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4114 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2451 to the December average rate of 1.5620, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.5997 was up 10.99% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.4412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,998 XPF
2022 Average 6,329 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 5,942 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,056.88 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.5938
1.2121
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to XPF 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 1.2562, compared to 1.4297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.1596 XPF (High: 1.5176 / Low: 1.3579). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0350 XPF (High: 1.2880 / Low: 1.2529).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1596
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 1.5620) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.2878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2742 (+21.29%).

2023 Avg (December) 1.5620
2022 Avg (December) 1.2878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2882 1.2226 1.2451
February 1.2813 1.2050 1.2439
March 1.2880 1.2529 1.2713
April 1.2779 1.1883 1.2537
May 1.2782 1.2235 1.2539
June 1.2960 1.2447 1.2692
July 1.2794 1.2187 1.2460
August 1.3553 1.2513 1.2959
September 1.5176 1.3579 1.4345
October 1.5334 1.4524 1.4956
November 1.5906 1.4973 1.5441
December 1.5997 1.5252 1.5620