YEARLY HIGH
0.0017 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0016 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0016 USD

2023 XAF to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XAF to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 0.0017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0016 to the December average rate of 0.0017, 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 0.0017 was down 1.86% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0017, 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 9 USD
2022 Average 8 USD
Yearly Trough Low 8 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.59 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0017
0.0016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to USD 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 0.0016, compared to 0.0017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0017 / Low: 0.0016). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0016 / Low: 0.0016).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 0.0017) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+8.45%).

2023 Avg (July) 0.0017
2022 Avg (July) 0.0016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
February 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
March 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
April 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
May 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
June 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
July 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
August 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
September 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
October 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
November 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
December 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017