YEARLY HIGH
340.1489 XAF
YEARLY LOW
329.7630 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.2692 XAF

2023 BAM to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BAM to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 340.1489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 329.7630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3860 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 334.5608 to the December average rate of 335.1563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 340.1489 was down 0.62% compared to the 2022 peak of 342.2678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,700,745 XAF
2022 Average 1,677,174 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,648,815 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,929.90 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

336.0353
334.4267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 335.1298, compared to 335.4087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.1298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.4087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 8.3966 XAF (High: 340.1489 / Low: 331.7523). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3187 XAF (High: 337.1350 / Low: 332.8163).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.3966
August Spread (Stable) ±4.3187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6562 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 335.3960) against the same month in 2022 (average: 335.5287), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1327 (-0.04%).

2023 Avg (July) 335.3960
2022 Avg (July) 335.5287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 338.1104 329.7630 334.5608
February 339.2404 331.7477 335.7317
March 338.9090 332.7827 335.0756
April 339.0531 331.0971 334.9558
May 338.0494 329.8341 335.2911
June 337.2964 331.6759 335.1637
July 340.1489 331.7523 335.3960
August 337.1350 332.8163 335.5024
September 338.5763 334.1538 335.9012
October 338.0177 333.4388 335.4830
November 336.5417 330.6510 335.0131
December 336.9433 332.3041 335.1563