YEARLY HIGH
626.5409 XOF
YEARLY LOW
583.4082 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
606.2184 XOF

2023 BMD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BMD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 626.5409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 583.4082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.1328 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 608.1052 to the December average rate of 600.5613, 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 626.5409 was down 8.35% compared to the 2022 peak of 683.5869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,132,705 XOF
2022 Average 3,119,245 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,917,041 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215,663.81 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

623.6027
590.4744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 606.3595, compared to 606.0773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 606.3595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 606.0773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 28.2321 XOF (High: 613.3526 / Low: 585.1205). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.8108 XOF (High: 626.5409 / Low: 614.7301).

May Spread (Volatile) ±28.2321
October Spread (Stable) ±11.8108

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 15.2739 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.2739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 620.8420) against the same month in 2022 (average: 666.9686), the exchange rate shifted by -46.1267 (-6.92%).

2023 Avg (October) 620.8420
2022 Avg (October) 666.9686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 623.5199 600.6657 608.1052
February 621.5578 595.6342 612.9542
March 621.8315 601.5498 612.2271
April 607.1146 589.4918 596.9532
May 613.3526 585.1205 602.9812
June 613.2245 596.7766 604.9359
July 604.2813 583.4082 593.2351
August 607.6497 594.9222 601.2629
September 624.4058 607.8551 614.2998
October 626.5409 614.7301 620.8420
November 619.6288 596.0960 606.2625
December 609.3282 590.5025 600.5613