2023 XAF to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.5113 SLL

YEARLY LOW

28.3311 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.4691 SLL

2023 XAF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XAF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 35.5113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 28.3311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1802 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.0521 to the December average rate of 34.9199, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 35.5113 was up 22.93% compared to the 2022 peak of 28.8866, 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 177,556 SLL

2022 Average 109,791 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 141,655 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,900.94 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

35.5297

28.2121

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XAF to SLL 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 29.1381, compared to 33.8001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.1381

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.8001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 6.0320 SLL (High: 35.2651 / Low: 29.2331). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6430 SLL (High: 34.1117 / Low: 33.4687).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.0320

October Spread (Stable) ±0.6430

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 0.7400 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 34.9199) against the same month in 2022 (average: 28.5343), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3856 (+22.38%).

2023 Avg (December) 34.9199

2022 Avg (December) 28.5343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.4090	28.3311	29.0521
February	29.6575	28.4205	28.8219
March	29.3658	28.4080	28.8561
April	29.9665	29.0966	29.5936
May	30.1904	28.8007	29.3008
June	29.6007	28.8067	29.2039
July	35.2651	29.2331	30.4972
August	35.2475	34.5092	34.8772
September	34.4975	33.5831	34.1372
October	34.1117	33.4687	33.7764
November	35.1781	33.8420	34.5925
December	35.5113	34.4141	34.9199