2023 MOP to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 MOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the MOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 77.6504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 72.1498.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5005 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.5014 to the December average rate of 74.5727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 77.6504 was down 8.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 84.5321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
MOP to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 75.1304, compared to 75.2794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1489 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 3.8887 XAF (High: 76.0385 / Low: 72.1498). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2983 XAF (High: 75.2356 / Low: 73.9373).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.9323 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 77.0737) against the same month in 2022 (average: 82.5099), the exchange rate shifted by -5.4362 (-6.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77.4848 | 74.4613 | 75.5014 |
| February | 76.9334 | 73.7438 | 75.8323 |
| March | 77.0328 | 74.3935 | 75.8380 |
| April | 75.2555 | 72.9102 | 73.9057 |
| May | 76.0385 | 72.1498 | 74.7126 |
| June | 75.9901 | 74.0034 | 74.9925 |
| July | 75.0046 | 72.5144 | 73.7607 |
| August | 75.2356 | 73.9373 | 74.6020 |
| September | 77.4503 | 75.2372 | 76.1851 |
| October | 77.6504 | 76.2866 | 77.0737 |
| November | 76.9390 | 74.2776 | 75.4820 |
| December | 75.7120 | 73.2387 | 74.5727 |