YEARLY HIGH
8.8643 XPF
YEARLY LOW
7.5647 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2106 XPF

2023 SCR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SCR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 8.8643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 7.5647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2996 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1743 to the December average rate of 8.1356, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.8643 was down 7.39% compared to the 2022 peak of 9.5715, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,321 XPF
2022 Average 41,943 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 37,824 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,497.80 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.5538
7.9867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 8.1484, compared to 8.2727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1484
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.9732 XPF (High: 8.6660 / Low: 7.6928). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3151 XPF (High: 8.3243 / Low: 8.0092).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9732
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.2379 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 8.4779) against the same month in 2022 (average: 9.0892), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6112 (-6.72%).

2023 Avg (October) 8.4779
2022 Avg (October) 9.0892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6626 7.7431 8.1743
February 8.6660 7.6928 8.2338
March 8.5986 7.8828 8.2785
April 8.4191 7.7317 8.0406
May 8.4699 7.6418 8.1292
June 8.4593 7.6900 8.0340
July 8.3960 7.5647 8.0785
August 8.3243 8.0092 8.1799
September 8.8024 8.1946 8.5065
October 8.8643 8.1738 8.4779
November 8.5574 7.9005 8.2580
December 8.5834 7.7302 8.1356