YEARLY HIGH
17.1587 XOF
YEARLY LOW
15.4903 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4766 XOF

2023 UAH to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the UAH to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 13, valuing the pair at 17.1587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 15.4903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6684 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5429 to the December average rate of 16.1502, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 17.1587 was down 22.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 22.1578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85,793 XOF
2022 Average 96,481 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 77,451 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,341.90 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

17.0990
16.0110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 16.4584, compared to 16.4949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.4584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was December, with a trading range of 1.0923 XOF (High: 16.5826 / Low: 15.4903). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3553 XOF (High: 16.4582 / Low: 16.1029).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0923
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3553

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6325 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 17.0084) against the same month in 2022 (average: 18.0720), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0636 (-5.89%).

2023 Avg (October) 17.0084
2022 Avg (October) 18.0720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.9560 16.3154 16.5429
February 16.9222 16.1284 16.6540
March 16.8649 16.2921 16.6168
April 16.5554 15.9682 16.2143
May 16.6738 15.8409 16.3419
June 16.6102 16.1605 16.3806
July 16.3842 15.8124 16.1017
August 16.4582 16.1029 16.2869
September 16.8934 16.4450 16.6393
October 17.1587 16.7769 17.0084
November 17.0755 16.4002 16.7827
December 16.5826 15.4903 16.1502