YEARLY HIGH
770.2895 XOF
YEARLY LOW
731.3793 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
753.7348 XOF

2023 FKP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the FKP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 770.2895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 731.3793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.9101 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 744.4979 to the December average rate of 760.6455, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 770.2895 was down 3.35% compared to the 2022 peak of 797.0020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,851,447 XOF
2022 Average 3,847,252 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,656,897 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,550.68 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

766.9366
736.9490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to XOF 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 747.7877, compared to 759.6819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.8942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 747.7877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 759.6819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 23.7994 XOF (High: 763.3330 / Low: 739.5336). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.1036 XOF (High: 760.4166 / Low: 751.3131).

May Spread (Volatile) ±23.7994
October Spread (Stable) ±9.1036

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.3179 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 763.9607) against the same month in 2022 (average: 772.7157), the exchange rate shifted by -8.7550 (-1.13%).

2023 Avg (July) 763.9607
2022 Avg (July) 772.7157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 750.3488 737.8951 744.4979
February 746.2779 731.3793 739.4480
March 751.1198 735.4436 743.1111
April 749.7838 733.9082 742.9476
May 763.3330 739.5336 752.2839
June 769.1541 759.7269 764.4376
July 770.2895 757.3648 763.9607
August 769.9475 756.8176 763.6540
September 768.8148 752.8501 760.9037
October 760.4166 751.3131 755.5858
November 760.5448 748.4788 753.3415
December 765.9440 754.7044 760.6455