2023 XAF to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3191 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.2474 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2881 LRD

2023 XAF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XAF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.3191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.2474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0717 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2555 to the December average rate of 0.3135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.3191 was up 19.27% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.2676, 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 1,596 LRD

2022 Average 1,228 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 1,237 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 358.66 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.3193

0.2495

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XAF to LRD 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 0.2684, compared to 0.3079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2684

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.0234 LRD (High: 0.2998 / Low: 0.2764). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 LRD (High: 0.3042 / Low: 0.2980).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 0.3135) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.2491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0644 (+25.84%).

2023 Avg (December) 0.3135

2022 Avg (December) 0.2491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2605	0.2478	0.2555
February	0.2634	0.2474	0.2553
March	0.2697	0.2526	0.2605
April	0.2799	0.2673	0.2733
May	0.2832	0.2741	0.2770
June	0.2998	0.2764	0.2888
July	0.3162	0.2996	0.3097
August	0.3135	0.3061	0.3099
September	0.3060	0.2989	0.3034
October	0.3042	0.2980	0.3010
November	0.3155	0.3026	0.3098
December	0.3191	0.3088	0.3135