YEARLY HIGH
62.5962 XAF
YEARLY LOW
54.6565 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
57.4518 XAF

2023 NOK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NOK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 62.5962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 54.6565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9398 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.2673 to the December average rate of 57.1384, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 62.5962 was down 9.84% compared to the 2022 peak of 69.4250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 312,981 XAF
2022 Average 324,800 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 273,282 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,698.77 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

61.8334
55.0403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 57.9749, compared to 56.9286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.9749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.9286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 3.2012 XAF (High: 58.5052 / Low: 55.3040). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3258 XAF (High: 58.0634 / Low: 56.7375).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.2012
September Spread (Stable) ±1.3258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 61.2673) against the same month in 2022 (average: 65.4598), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1925 (-6.40%).

2023 Avg (January) 61.2673
2022 Avg (January) 65.4598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.5962 60.4925 61.2673
February 60.5820 59.1512 59.8148
March 59.3773 56.8793 58.1108
April 58.5052 55.3040 56.8242
May 56.9294 54.6565 55.7733
June 57.0796 55.1294 56.0590
July 58.9753 55.9333 57.7089
August 58.7836 56.4842 57.4171
September 58.0634 56.7375 57.2570
October 57.9121 55.3908 56.4439
November 56.3224 54.7963 55.6064
December 58.5395 55.4198 57.1384