YEARLY HIGH
26.7116 BIF
YEARLY LOW
18.2422 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.0891 BIF

2023 XPF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XPF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 26.7116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 18.2422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4694 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7037 to the December average rate of 26.0954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 26.7116 was up 38.10% compared to the 2022 peak of 19.3423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 133,558 BIF
2022 Average 90,134 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 91,211 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,347.19 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

26.9839
17.8313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to BIF 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 20.4306, compared to 25.7476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.4306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.7476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 6.7522 BIF (High: 25.5656 / Low: 18.8134). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4940 BIF (High: 25.4091 / Low: 24.9151).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.7522
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4940

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5335 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 26.2212) against the same month in 2022 (average: 17.5672), the exchange rate shifted by +8.6540 (+49.26%).

2023 Avg (July) 26.2212
2022 Avg (July) 17.5672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.9376 18.2422 18.7037
February 19.1394 18.2865 18.5940
March 19.0143 18.3689 18.6433
April 19.4423 18.8297 19.1481
May 25.5656 18.8134 21.7831
June 26.0802 25.3204 25.7113
July 26.7116 25.6801 26.2212
August 26.1815 25.6503 25.9110
September 25.6999 25.0160 25.3776
October 25.4091 24.9151 25.1307
November 26.2394 25.1809 25.7497
December 26.5372 25.7012 26.0954