YEARLY HIGH
0.0789 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0729 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0757 SBD

2023 XPF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XPF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 0.0789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0747 to the December average rate of 0.0774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0789 was up 1.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0778, 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 394 SBD
2022 Average 359 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 364 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.95 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0779
0.0735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to SBD 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 0.0751, compared to 0.0763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.0035 SBD (High: 0.0782 / Low: 0.0747). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SBD (High: 0.0752 / Low: 0.0737).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 0.0775) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0697), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+11.26%).

2023 Avg (July) 0.0775
2022 Avg (July) 0.0697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0755 0.0729 0.0747
February 0.0761 0.0729 0.0738
March 0.0752 0.0729 0.0739
April 0.0777 0.0745 0.0764
May 0.0780 0.0747 0.0759
June 0.0767 0.0747 0.0758
July 0.0789 0.0761 0.0775
August 0.0773 0.0757 0.0765
September 0.0759 0.0737 0.0752
October 0.0752 0.0737 0.0747
November 0.0782 0.0747 0.0765
December 0.0786 0.0763 0.0774