YEARLY HIGH
706.6516 XAF
YEARLY LOW
651.3246 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
674.7937 XAF

2023 CHF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CHF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 706.6516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 651.3246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.3270 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 658.0955 to the December average rate of 695.2655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 706.6516 was up 2.26% compared to the 2022 peak of 691.0622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,533,258 XAF
2022 Average 3,266,013 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,256,623 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276,635.00 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

698.9825
654.3785
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 664.7798, compared to 684.8076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.0278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 664.7798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 684.8076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 25.2681 XAF (High: 677.2856 / Low: 652.0175). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7949 XAF (High: 687.9901 / Low: 681.1952).

May Spread (Volatile) ±25.2681
August Spread (Stable) ±6.7949

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.8213 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 695.2655) against the same month in 2022 (average: 664.0717), the exchange rate shifted by +31.1937 (+4.70%).

2023 Avg (December) 695.2655
2022 Avg (December) 664.0717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 666.0435 651.3246 658.0955
February 665.3066 655.1821 661.4555
March 670.2958 654.4187 661.6691
April 670.1826 658.4913 664.1195
May 677.2856 652.0175 671.3071
June 676.7509 668.6213 672.0318
July 687.6547 670.8937 678.5395
August 687.9901 681.1952 684.2973
September 688.1838 677.1621 683.3082
October 694.7425 678.2269 687.1281
November 688.3693 677.6066 680.3068
December 706.6516 688.1128 695.2655