2023 BWP to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 BWP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the BWP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 8.8652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 7.9969.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8683 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6604 to the December average rate of 8.0892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.8652 was down 7.33% compared to the 2022 peak of 9.5664, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
BWP to XPF 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 8.3691, compared to 8.1534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2158 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 0.3921 XPF (High: 8.4895 / Low: 8.0974). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1687 XPF (High: 8.3018 / Low: 8.1331).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1508 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 8.6604) against the same month in 2022 (average: 9.0806), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4202 (-4.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8652 | 8.5377 | 8.6604 |
| February | 8.6696 | 8.4217 | 8.5228 |
| March | 8.5380 | 8.2838 | 8.4256 |
| April | 8.4895 | 8.0974 | 8.2748 |
| May | 8.2300 | 8.0579 | 8.1440 |
| June | 8.2700 | 8.0430 | 8.1872 |
| July | 8.3673 | 8.0168 | 8.1525 |
| August | 8.2109 | 8.0258 | 8.1063 |
| September | 8.2794 | 8.1099 | 8.1890 |
| October | 8.3018 | 8.1331 | 8.2229 |
| November | 8.2922 | 8.0196 | 8.1603 |
| December | 8.1759 | 7.9969 | 8.0892 |