YEARLY HIGH
282.0719 XAF
YEARLY LOW
262.3073 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
271.9300 XAF

2023 FJD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the FJD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 282.0719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 262.3073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.7646 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 279.1965 to the December average rate of 271.0851, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 282.0719 was down 6.64% compared to the 2022 peak of 302.1476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,410,359 XAF
2022 Average 1,424,455 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,311,537 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,822.91 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

280.6608
265.2299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 274.5226, compared to 269.3375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 274.5226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 269.3375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 9.5516 XAF (High: 272.0578 / Low: 262.5062). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7028 XAF (High: 272.3011 / Low: 268.5983).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.5516
December Spread (Stable) ±3.7028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 6.2866 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2866

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 279.1965) against the same month in 2022 (average: 272.0061), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1904 (+2.64%).

2023 Avg (January) 279.1965
2022 Avg (January) 272.0061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 282.0719 275.6696 279.1965
February 280.8262 274.9356 279.3749
March 279.5497 272.6757 276.0212
April 274.0243 265.1643 269.7345
May 273.9017 265.1962 271.0149
June 274.8184 265.6740 271.7935
July 271.4346 263.2557 267.4682
August 268.7555 262.3073 266.5158
September 273.8774 268.8874 270.4966
October 274.9534 269.3055 272.1347
November 272.0578 262.5062 268.3247
December 272.3011 268.5983 271.0851