2023 BOB to XPF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.4887 XPF

YEARLY LOW

15.3693 XPF

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.9654 XPF

2023 BOB to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BOB to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 16.4887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 15.3693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1195 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0095 to the December average rate of 15.7933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 16.4887 was down 8.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 17.9937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,444 XPF

2022 Average 82,322 XPF

Yearly Trough Low 76,846 XPF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,597.39 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

16.4293

15.5607

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to XPF 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 15.9691, compared to 15.9616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.7454 XPF (High: 16.1553 / Low: 15.4099). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2992 XPF (High: 16.4887 / Low: 16.1895).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7454

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2992

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 0.4217 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 16.3569) against the same month in 2022 (average: 17.5559), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1990 (-6.83%).

2023 Avg (October) 16.3569

2022 Avg (October) 17.5559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.4058	15.8123	16.0095
February	16.3732	15.6826	16.1355
March	16.3984	15.8350	16.1407
April	16.0177	15.5206	15.7190
May	16.1553	15.4099	15.8813
June	16.1508	15.7125	15.9288
July	15.9299	15.3693	15.6331
August	16.0025	15.6573	15.8299
September	16.4219	15.9925	16.1766
October	16.4887	16.1895	16.3569
November	16.3225	15.7052	15.9800
December	16.0318	15.5236	15.7933