2023 SBD to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 SBD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the SBD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 13.7247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 12.6821.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0426 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3857 to the December average rate of 12.9179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 13.7247 was down 9.91% compared to the 2022 peak of 15.2336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
SBD to XPF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 13.3225, compared to 13.1100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2126 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.5941 XPF (High: 13.3893 / Low: 12.7952). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2676 XPF (High: 13.5597 / Low: 13.2921).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.4374 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 13.3857) against the same month in 2022 (average: 13.0532), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3325 (+2.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.7247 | 13.2450 | 13.3857 |
| February | 13.7138 | 13.1429 | 13.5431 |
| March | 13.7184 | 13.2926 | 13.5339 |
| April | 13.4163 | 12.8663 | 13.0965 |
| May | 13.3884 | 12.8179 | 13.1739 |
| June | 13.3794 | 13.0430 | 13.2023 |
| July | 13.1389 | 12.6821 | 12.9008 |
| August | 13.2079 | 12.9324 | 13.0703 |
| September | 13.5721 | 13.1807 | 13.3045 |
| October | 13.5597 | 13.2921 | 13.3928 |
| November | 13.3893 | 12.7952 | 13.0735 |
| December | 13.1112 | 12.7277 | 12.9179 |