2023 XAF to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 XAF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the XAF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 14.7918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 13.7486.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0432 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2528 to the December average rate of 14.3247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 14.7918 was down 8.52% compared to the 2022 peak of 16.1691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
XAF to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.2399, compared to 14.2008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0391 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.7636 GNF (High: 14.7918 / Low: 14.0282). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2616 GNF (High: 14.0102 / Low: 13.7486).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 0.3144 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 14.3057) against the same month in 2022 (average: 14.2351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0706 (+0.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.5847 | 13.9571 | 14.2528 |
| February | 14.4539 | 13.8398 | 14.1055 |
| March | 14.3337 | 13.8261 | 14.1081 |
| April | 14.6505 | 14.1732 | 14.4076 |
| May | 14.7918 | 14.0282 | 14.3057 |
| June | 14.4482 | 14.0660 | 14.2596 |
| July | 14.7577 | 14.2096 | 14.5103 |
| August | 14.5174 | 14.1283 | 14.3222 |
| September | 14.1386 | 13.8006 | 14.0078 |
| October | 14.0102 | 13.7486 | 13.8533 |
| November | 14.4138 | 13.8772 | 14.1864 |
| December | 14.5364 | 14.1196 | 14.3247 |