YEARLY HIGH
26.0871 IDR
YEARLY LOW
24.2572 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.1428 IDR

2023 XAF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XAF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 26.0871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 24.2572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8298 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.0649 to the December average rate of 25.7825, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 26.0871 was up 1.93% compared to the 2022 peak of 25.5926, 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 130,435 IDR
2022 Average 119,164 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 121,286 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,149.13 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

25.8984
24.5073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to IDR 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 24.8403, compared to 25.4453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.8403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.4453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 1.0412 IDR (High: 25.8720 / Low: 24.8307). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2909 IDR (High: 25.1758 / Low: 24.8849).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0412
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2909

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3617 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 25.7825) against the same month in 2022 (average: 25.1502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6322 (+2.51%).

2023 Avg (December) 25.7825
2022 Avg (December) 25.1502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.5042 24.8150 25.0649
February 25.0090 24.5590 24.7427
March 25.2901 24.7454 24.9867
April 25.2665 24.6168 24.9133
May 25.0800 24.4056 24.6233
June 25.0512 24.2572 24.7107
July 25.7161 24.9186 25.3873
August 25.5950 25.0995 25.3911
September 25.1758 24.8849 25.0294
October 25.8720 24.8307 25.3858
November 25.9906 25.4554 25.6956
December 26.0871 25.4479 25.7825