YEARLY HIGH
347.7321 XOF
YEARLY LOW
323.6661 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
336.6417 XOF

2023 AWG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AWG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 347.7321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 323.6661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.0660 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 337.6226 to the December average rate of 333.4364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 347.7321 was down 8.31% compared to the 2022 peak of 379.2438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,738,660 XOF
2022 Average 1,732,878 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,618,331 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,329.81 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

346.2754
327.6968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 336.6529, compared to 336.6305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 336.6529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 336.6305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 15.6627 XOF (High: 340.2788 / Low: 324.6161). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6890 XOF (High: 347.7321 / Low: 341.0431).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.6627
October Spread (Stable) ±6.6890

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 8.5604 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5604

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 344.7272) against the same month in 2022 (average: 370.3257), the exchange rate shifted by -25.5985 (-6.91%).

2023 Avg (October) 344.7272
2022 Avg (October) 370.3257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 345.9195 333.2404 337.6226
February 345.3099 330.9079 340.3617
March 345.4620 333.7308 339.9580
April 337.2859 327.4955 331.3976
May 340.2788 324.6161 334.7511
June 340.2191 331.0827 335.8266
July 335.7118 323.6661 329.2451
August 337.5832 330.0539 333.8117
September 346.8921 337.6973 341.1689
October 347.7321 341.0431 344.7272
November 343.7608 331.1645 337.3940
December 338.5157 327.6020 333.4364