YEARLY HIGH
13.7247 XPF
YEARLY LOW
12.6821 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2163 XPF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,623 XPF
2022 Average 69,717 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 63,410 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,212.92 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

13.6073
12.8365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5941
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2676

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4374 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2023 Avg (January) 13.3857
2022 Avg (January) 13.0532

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