YEARLY HIGH
0.7653 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.7413 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7514 KMF

2023 XAF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XAF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.7653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.7413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7516 to the December average rate of 0.7512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.7653 was down 0.69% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.7706, 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 3,826 KMF
2022 Average 3,747 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 3,706 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.07 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.7529
0.7501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KMF 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 0.7517, compared to 0.7512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was December, with a trading range of 0.0220 KMF (High: 0.7653 / Low: 0.7433). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 KMF (High: 0.7558 / Low: 0.7477).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 0.7512) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.7509), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.04%).

2023 Avg (December) 0.7512
2022 Avg (December) 0.7509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7575 0.7491 0.7516
February 0.7576 0.7434 0.7507
March 0.7622 0.7413 0.7524
April 0.7595 0.7420 0.7520
May 0.7639 0.7460 0.7517
June 0.7581 0.7473 0.7519
July 0.7600 0.7441 0.7511
August 0.7561 0.7479 0.7508
September 0.7524 0.7439 0.7503
October 0.7558 0.7477 0.7510
November 0.7647 0.7450 0.7527
December 0.7653 0.7433 0.7512