YEARLY HIGH
7.5863 XOF
YEARLY LOW
7.0916 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3418 XOF

2023 INR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the INR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 7.5863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 7.0916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4948 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4407 to the December average rate of 7.2144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 7.5863 was down 9.30% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.3645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,896,579 XOF
2022 Average 1,983,898 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,772,888 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,691.00 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7.4843
7.1899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 7.3789, compared to 7.3047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3789
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.2937 XOF (High: 7.4427 / Low: 7.1490). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1243 XOF (High: 7.5280 / Low: 7.4038).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2937
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1787 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 7.4446) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.8177), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3730 (-4.77%).

2023 Avg (March) 7.4446
2022 Avg (March) 7.8177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5445 7.3699 7.4407
February 7.5052 7.2896 7.4179
March 7.5863 7.3130 7.4446
April 7.3872 7.2054 7.2841
May 7.4196 7.1592 7.3246
June 7.4411 7.2829 7.3616
July 7.3501 7.1031 7.2176
August 7.3611 7.1958 7.2583
September 7.5016 7.3468 7.3971
October 7.5280 7.4038 7.4598
November 7.4427 7.1490 7.2810
December 7.3113 7.0916 7.2144