YEARLY HIGH
11.3292 XOF
YEARLY LOW
10.5705 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9016 XOF

2023 PHP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PHP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 11.3292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 10.5705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7587 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0698 to the December average rate of 10.8171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 11.3292 was down 6.09% compared to the 2022 peak of 12.0636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,832,296 XOF
2022 Average 2,861,954 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,642,616 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,679.81 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

11.2369
10.6284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 10.9812, compared to 10.8220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 0.6053 XOF (High: 11.1857 / Low: 10.5804). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1812 XOF (High: 11.0276 / Low: 10.8465).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6053
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.3804 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 11.1745) against the same month in 2022 (average: 11.2745), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1000 (-0.89%).

2023 Avg (February) 11.1745
2022 Avg (February) 11.2745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1589 10.9752 11.0698
February 11.3292 11.0078 11.1745
March 11.3182 11.0756 11.1862
April 11.1857 10.5804 10.8057
May 10.9491 10.5720 10.8119
June 10.9459 10.7334 10.8392
July 10.9028 10.7158 10.8043
August 10.8541 10.5705 10.6791
September 10.9609 10.7012 10.8166
October 11.0276 10.8465 10.9343
November 10.9872 10.7463 10.8808
December 11.0085 10.6255 10.8171