YEARLY HIGH
0.0651 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0606 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0627 BOB

2023 XPF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XPF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 0.0651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0625 to the December average rate of 0.0633, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0651 was down 1.75% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0662, 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 325 BOB
2022 Average 304 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 303 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.09 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0643
0.0609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to BOB 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 0.0626, compared to 0.0627 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) 0.0626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0030 BOB (High: 0.0649 / Low: 0.0619). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BOB (High: 0.0618 / Low: 0.0606).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 0.0640) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0587), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+8.90%).

2023 Avg (July) 0.0640
2022 Avg (July) 0.0587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0632 0.0610 0.0625
February 0.0638 0.0611 0.0620
March 0.0632 0.0610 0.0620
April 0.0644 0.0624 0.0636
May 0.0649 0.0619 0.0630
June 0.0636 0.0619 0.0628
July 0.0651 0.0628 0.0640
August 0.0639 0.0625 0.0632
September 0.0625 0.0609 0.0618
October 0.0618 0.0606 0.0611
November 0.0637 0.0613 0.0626
December 0.0644 0.0624 0.0633