YEARLY HIGH
19.7316 XOF
YEARLY LOW
15.2218 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.6347 XOF

2023 SRD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SRD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 19.7316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 15.2218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5098 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1153 to the December average rate of 16.0734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 19.7316 was down 34.71% compared to the 2022 peak of 30.2217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 98,658 XOF
2022 Average 131,269 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 76,109 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,549.25 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

19.4651
15.2667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD to XOF 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 17.3236, compared to 15.9458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 1.8102 XOF (High: 18.5314 / Low: 16.7212). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2642 XOF (High: 16.4087 / Low: 16.1445).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8102
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2642

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 1.4737 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 19.1153) against the same month in 2022 (average: 27.3896), the exchange rate shifted by -8.2744 (-30.21%).

2023 Avg (January) 19.1153
2022 Avg (January) 27.3896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.7316 18.6042 19.1153
February 19.0288 18.2411 18.6866
March 18.5314 16.7212 17.7094
April 16.8213 15.8023 16.2357
May 16.4630 15.6881 16.1478
June 16.4295 15.6226 16.0470
July 16.2909 15.2218 15.6166
August 15.9133 15.4532 15.7102
September 16.3395 15.7490 16.0395
October 16.4087 16.1445 16.2741
November 16.2606 15.7238 15.9608
December 16.2557 15.8980 16.0734