YEARLY HIGH
3.4875 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.7313 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3220 XAF

2023 ARS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ARS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.4875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.7313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7561 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3417 to the December average rate of 1.1027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -67.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.4875 was down 38.15% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.6383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,437 XAF
2022 Average 24,370 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,657 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,780.73 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.5656
0.8788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 2.8983, compared to 1.7456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was December, with a trading range of 0.9444 XAF (High: 1.6757 / Low: 0.7313). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0338 XAF (High: 1.7900 / Low: 1.7562).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9444
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0338

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6140 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 3.3417) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.5772), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2355 (-40.08%).

2023 Avg (January) 3.3417
2022 Avg (January) 5.5772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4875 3.2298 3.3417
February 3.2389 3.1417 3.1965
March 3.1280 2.8842 3.0240
April 2.8965 2.6737 2.7751
May 2.6894 2.5591 2.6136
June 2.5468 2.3426 2.4390
July 2.3581 2.1668 2.2340
August 2.1610 1.7155 1.8909
September 1.7841 1.7368 1.7557
October 1.7900 1.7562 1.7738
November 1.7705 1.6579 1.7167
December 1.6757 0.7313 1.1027