YEARLY HIGH
5.6436 XAF
YEARLY LOW
5.4974 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5917 XAF

2023 RSD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RSD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 5.6436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 5.4974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1462 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5885 to the December average rate of 5.5951, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.6436 was up 0.17% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.6338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,218 XAF
2022 Average 27,925 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 27,487 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 731.09 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.5966
5.5828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 5.5894, compared to 5.5940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5894
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.1268 XAF (High: 5.6242 / Low: 5.4974). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 XAF (High: 5.6025 / Low: 5.5861).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1268
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 5.5921) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.5745), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0176 (+0.32%).

2023 Avg (March) 5.5921
2022 Avg (March) 5.5745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6009 5.5781 5.5885
February 5.6077 5.5705 5.5904
March 5.6436 5.5466 5.5921
April 5.6432 5.5373 5.5839
May 5.6242 5.4974 5.5869
June 5.6082 5.5819 5.5948
July 5.6014 5.5847 5.5955
August 5.6025 5.5861 5.5932
September 5.6041 5.5828 5.5920
October 5.6118 5.5537 5.5938
November 5.6120 5.5182 5.5946
December 5.6048 5.5791 5.5951