YEARLY HIGH
6.6631 XPF
YEARLY LOW
5.6240 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9835 XPF

2023 ZAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 6.6631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 5.6240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0391 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4788 to the December average rate of 5.8753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.6631 was down 12.17% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.5867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 333,155 XPF
2022 Average 347,132 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 281,198 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,956.65 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.5521
5.6717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XPF 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 6.0662, compared to 5.9009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.4612 XPF (High: 6.1517 / Low: 5.6905). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2094 XPF (High: 5.9736 / Low: 5.7642).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4612
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2564 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 6.4788) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.8015), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3227 (-4.74%).

2023 Avg (January) 6.4788
2022 Avg (January) 6.8015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6631 6.3132 6.4788
February 6.4051 6.1073 6.2223
March 6.1887 5.8958 6.0965
April 6.1952 5.8427 5.9790
May 5.9239 5.6240 5.7451
June 6.0094 5.6506 5.8753
July 6.1517 5.6905 5.9278
August 5.9401 5.7133 5.8243
September 5.9990 5.7796 5.8924
October 6.0485 5.7985 5.9348
November 6.1032 5.7998 5.9508
December 5.9736 5.7642 5.8753