2023 XAF to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1670 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.1089 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1410 RUB

2023 XAF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XAF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.1670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.1089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0581 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1150 to the December average rate of 0.1516, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1670 was down 29.33% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.2363, 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 835 RUB

2022 Average 565 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 544 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 290.63 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1638

0.1106

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XAF to RUB 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 0.1274, compared to 0.1545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1274

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.0161 RUB (High: 0.1478 / Low: 0.1318). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 RUB (High: 0.1520 / Low: 0.1467).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 0.1594) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0938), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0656 (+69.95%).

2023 Avg (August) 0.1594

2022 Avg (August) 0.0938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1203	0.1089	0.1150
February	0.1227	0.1162	0.1199
March	0.1285	0.1216	0.1247
April	0.1381	0.1284	0.1357
May	0.1349	0.1274	0.1313
June	0.1478	0.1318	0.1379
July	0.1564	0.1463	0.1528
August	0.1670	0.1551	0.1594
September	0.1607	0.1548	0.1575
October	0.1631	0.1504	0.1563
November	0.1520	0.1467	0.1494
December	0.1559	0.1485	0.1516