2023 PLN to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

152.5765 XOF

YEARLY LOW

137.0173 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

144.4948 XOF

2023 PLN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 152.5765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 137.0173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5592 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.2978 to the December average rate of 151.4151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 152.5765 was up 4.57% compared to the 2022 peak of 145.9148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,051,530 XOF

2022 Average 2,801,080 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,740,345 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 311,184.69 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

152.7297

136.9544

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 141.7911, compared to 147.1986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.7911

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.1986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 7.0068 XOF (High: 145.7568 / Low: 138.7500). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7052 XOF (High: 148.2132 / Low: 146.5079).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.0068

August Spread (Stable) ±1.7052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.5396 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 151.4151) against the same month in 2022 (average: 140.1160), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2991 (+8.06%).

2023 Avg (December) 151.4151

2022 Avg (December) 140.1160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	145.7568	138.7500	140.2978
February	140.0396	137.0173	138.2690
March	140.3961	138.0899	139.7201
April	143.3689	139.0917	141.0866
May	146.1443	140.8886	144.2980
June	148.2846	145.1978	147.0752
July	148.9146	146.2953	147.6007
August	148.2132	146.5079	147.1211
September	146.6660	140.7577	142.5815
October	148.3592	141.6756	145.4446
November	151.8349	146.7778	149.0284
December	152.5765	150.7132	151.4151