YEARLY HIGH
4.7655 XAF
YEARLY LOW
4.4130 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5899 XAF

2023 NPR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NPR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 4.7655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 4.4130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3526 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6448 to the December average rate of 4.5049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.7655 was down 8.98% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.2360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,828 XAF
2022 Average 24,807 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 22,065 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,762.94 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.6828
4.4887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 4.6123, compared to 4.5676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.2008 XAF (High: 4.7655 / Low: 4.5648). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0829 XAF (High: 4.7041 / Low: 4.6212).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2008
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0829

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 0.1120 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 4.6546) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.8885), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2339 (-4.78%).

2023 Avg (March) 4.6546
2022 Avg (March) 4.8885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7096 4.5998 4.6448
February 4.6971 4.5416 4.6383
March 4.7655 4.5648 4.6546
April 4.6270 4.5001 4.5558
May 4.6368 4.4564 4.5800
June 4.6504 4.5495 4.6002
July 4.6113 4.4130 4.5162
August 4.6002 4.4896 4.5381
September 4.6852 4.5909 4.6253
October 4.7041 4.6212 4.6666
November 4.6501 4.4734 4.5545
December 4.5642 4.4281 4.5049