2023 XAF to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1417 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.1312 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1362 BTN

2023 XAF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XAF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 0.1417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.1312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1346 to the December average rate of 0.1388, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1417 was up 4.90% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.1350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 708 BTN

2022 Average 630 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 656 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.50 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1392

0.1335

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BTN 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 0.1355, compared to 0.1369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1355

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.0061 BTN (High: 0.1417 / Low: 0.1355). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 BTN (High: 0.1352 / Low: 0.1329).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 0.1384) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.1236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0148 (+12.00%).

2023 Avg (July) 0.1384

2022 Avg (July) 0.1236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1359	0.1327	0.1346
February	0.1376	0.1331	0.1348
March	0.1369	0.1312	0.1343
April	0.1389	0.1351	0.1372
May	0.1403	0.1348	0.1365
June	0.1374	0.1344	0.1359
July	0.1417	0.1355	0.1384
August	0.1392	0.1359	0.1377
September	0.1361	0.1334	0.1351
October	0.1352	0.1329	0.1339
November	0.1397	0.1344	0.1372
December	0.1411	0.1369	0.1388