YEARLY HIGH
40.7764 XAF
YEARLY LOW
37.8591 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.4399 XAF

2023 MVR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MVR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 40.7764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 37.8591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9173 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.5276 to the December average rate of 39.0665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 40.7764 was down 7.78% compared to the 2022 peak of 44.2165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 203,882 XAF
2022 Average 202,257 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 189,295 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,586.68 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

40.5227
38.4067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 39.4772, compared to 39.4026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.4772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.4026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 1.9698 XAF (High: 40.0884 / Low: 38.1186). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7006 XAF (High: 39.4578 / Low: 38.7571).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.9698
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7006

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9508 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 40.3464) against the same month in 2022 (average: 43.2020), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8556 (-6.61%).

2023 Avg (October) 40.3464
2022 Avg (October) 43.2020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.4620 39.0804 39.5276
February 40.4924 38.7783 39.9223
March 40.5102 39.0617 39.8208
April 39.5514 38.3784 38.8700
May 40.0884 38.1186 39.2954
June 39.9495 38.8906 39.4270
July 39.2901 37.8591 38.5830
August 39.4578 38.7571 39.1134
September 40.4015 39.4721 39.8458
October 40.7764 39.9175 40.3464
November 40.2880 38.7921 39.4605
December 39.6957 38.4192 39.0665