2023 XAF to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0143 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0133 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0138 SBD

2023 XAF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XAF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 0.0143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0136 to the December average rate of 0.0141, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0143 was up 1.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0141, 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 72 SBD

2022 Average 65 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 66 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.45 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0142

0.0134

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XAF to SBD 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 0.0137, compared to 0.0139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0137

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.0006 SBD (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0134).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 0.0141) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+11.26%).

2023 Avg (July) 0.0141

2022 Avg (July) 0.0127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0137	0.0133	0.0136
February	0.0138	0.0133	0.0134
March	0.0137	0.0133	0.0134
April	0.0141	0.0136	0.0139
May	0.0142	0.0136	0.0138
June	0.0139	0.0136	0.0138
July	0.0143	0.0138	0.0141
August	0.0141	0.0138	0.0139
September	0.0138	0.0134	0.0137
October	0.0137	0.0134	0.0136
November	0.0142	0.0136	0.0139
December	0.0143	0.0139	0.0141