2023 XAF to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5427 KPW

YEARLY LOW

1.4365 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4850 KPW

2023 XAF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XAF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 1.5427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 1.4365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1062 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4802 to the December average rate of 1.4987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.5427 was down 1.86% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.5719, 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 7,713 KPW

2022 Average 7,229 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 7,182 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 531.00 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.5240

1.4429

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KPW 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 1.4845, compared to 1.4854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4845

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0708 KPW (High: 1.5381 / Low: 1.4673). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0276 KPW (High: 1.4641 / Low: 1.4365).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0708

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0276

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0318 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 1.5173) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.3990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1183 (+8.45%).

2023 Avg (July) 1.5173

2022 Avg (July) 1.3990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4983	1.4434	1.4802
February	1.5110	1.4480	1.4684
March	1.4961	1.4473	1.4702
April	1.5267	1.4824	1.5077
May	1.5381	1.4673	1.4928
June	1.5081	1.4677	1.4879
July	1.5427	1.4894	1.5173
August	1.5128	1.4811	1.4969
September	1.4806	1.4414	1.4652
October	1.4641	1.4365	1.4497
November	1.5098	1.4525	1.4847
December	1.5241	1.4770	1.4987