YEARLY HIGH
831.6393 XOF
YEARLY LOW
783.5736 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
809.0349 XOF

2023 XDR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 831.6393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 783.5736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.0657 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 816.9345 to the December average rate of 800.9091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 831.6393 was down 13.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 960.3934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,158,197 XOF
2022 Average 4,275,975 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,917,868 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240,328.67 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

823.3070
794.7914
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to XOF 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 813.1043, compared to 804.9656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 813.1043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 804.9656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 27.3525 XOF (High: 818.5852 / Low: 791.2326). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.5986 XOF (High: 808.3393 / Low: 795.7407).

May Spread (Volatile) ±27.3525
August Spread (Stable) ±12.5986

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 13.7310 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.7310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 816.9345) against the same month in 2022 (average: 812.9367), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9978 (+0.49%).

2023 Avg (January) 816.9345
2022 Avg (January) 812.9367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 831.6393 810.3403 816.9345
February 827.8350 803.1950 820.9307
March 827.1764 805.4181 816.8986
April 816.2370 796.4814 805.7204
May 818.5852 791.2326 810.7546
June 818.4650 798.0147 807.3869
July 806.8046 783.5736 797.1677
August 808.3393 795.7407 802.6804
September 820.8208 806.4317 812.1143
October 823.4804 806.5049 815.3264
November 812.3020 793.4738 801.5954
December 809.9490 791.3175 800.9091