2023 AUD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 AUD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the AUD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 431.5325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 384.1436.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.3889 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 423.1506 to the December average rate of 402.5462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 431.5325 was down 5.78% compared to the 2022 peak of 458.0170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
AUD to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 410.0509, compared to 395.6537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.3972 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 18.1852 XAF (High: 408.1363 / Low: 389.9511). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0401 XAF (High: 405.3492 / Low: 398.3090).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 13.0746 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 423.1506) against the same month in 2022 (average: 415.5772), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5733 (+1.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 431.5325 | 417.8556 | 423.1506 |
| February | 426.9227 | 416.7078 | 422.1009 |
| March | 417.2160 | 403.6845 | 409.0263 |
| April | 408.1363 | 389.9511 | 399.1197 |
| May | 404.9926 | 393.6007 | 400.4046 |
| June | 412.3009 | 396.5668 | 406.5034 |
| July | 403.4470 | 395.3661 | 399.1618 |
| August | 394.3474 | 384.1436 | 389.5807 |
| September | 399.1132 | 389.8803 | 394.5168 |
| October | 399.7072 | 389.5238 | 394.0551 |
| November | 398.2632 | 390.0434 | 394.0615 |
| December | 405.3492 | 398.3090 | 402.5462 |