2023 BRL to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 BRL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the BRL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 126.6585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 113.5179.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1406 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.2379 to the December average rate of 122.6379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 126.6585 was down 3.68% compared to the 2022 peak of 131.5024, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
BRL 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 119.6612, compared to 123.2264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5651 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 6.5747 XAF (High: 120.8385 / Low: 114.2638). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8948 XAF (High: 124.2709 / Low: 121.3762).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.5689 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 124.2157) against the same month in 2022 (average: 126.5760), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3603 (-1.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 119.1591 | 113.5179 | 117.2379 |
| February | 120.4641 | 115.4374 | 118.3455 |
| March | 120.8385 | 114.2638 | 117.4946 |
| April | 121.6169 | 117.0664 | 119.0431 |
| May | 123.3791 | 118.1322 | 121.1703 |
| June | 126.0815 | 121.5625 | 124.6759 |
| July | 126.2140 | 121.4100 | 123.6348 |
| August | 124.7024 | 120.6759 | 122.5142 |
| September | 126.6585 | 122.8069 | 124.2157 |
| October | 124.5157 | 120.2289 | 122.6468 |
| November | 125.8436 | 121.8464 | 123.7086 |
| December | 124.2709 | 121.3762 | 122.6379 |