YEARLY HIGH
0.0353 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0329 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0340 SAR

2023 XPF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XPF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 0.0353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0340 to the December average rate of 0.0343, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0353 was down 1.90% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0360, 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 177 SAR
2022 Average 166 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 165 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.20 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0349
0.0331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to SAR 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 0.0340, compared to 0.0340 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) 0.0340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0016 SAR (High: 0.0352 / Low: 0.0336). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0335 / Low: 0.0329).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 0.0348) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+8.33%).

2023 Avg (July) 0.0348
2022 Avg (July) 0.0321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0344 0.0331 0.0340
February 0.0346 0.0332 0.0336
March 0.0343 0.0332 0.0337
April 0.0350 0.0340 0.0345
May 0.0352 0.0336 0.0342
June 0.0346 0.0336 0.0341
July 0.0353 0.0341 0.0348
August 0.0347 0.0339 0.0343
September 0.0339 0.0330 0.0336
October 0.0335 0.0329 0.0332
November 0.0346 0.0333 0.0340
December 0.0349 0.0338 0.0343