YEARLY HIGH
0.1997 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.1865 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1937 XPF

2023 SOS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SOS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.1997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 0.1865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1945 to the December average rate of 0.1911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1997 was down 8.68% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.2186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 998 XPF
2022 Average 987 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 932 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.01 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1986
0.1889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.1941, compared to 0.1934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0094 XPF (High: 0.1964 / Low: 0.1869). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 XPF (High: 0.1997 / Low: 0.1958).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 0.1978) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.2135), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0157 (-7.34%).

2023 Avg (October) 0.1978
2022 Avg (October) 0.2135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1993 0.1921 0.1945
February 0.1990 0.1906 0.1961
March 0.1989 0.1923 0.1961
April 0.1945 0.1886 0.1912
May 0.1964 0.1869 0.1929
June 0.1961 0.1909 0.1935
July 0.1933 0.1865 0.1898
August 0.1942 0.1900 0.1922
September 0.1989 0.1940 0.1960
October 0.1997 0.1958 0.1978
November 0.1975 0.1897 0.1933
December 0.1940 0.1880 0.1911