YEARLY HIGH
10.8092 XAF
YEARLY LOW
8.7269 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6929 XAF

2015 AFN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AFN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 10.8092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 8.7269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0823 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7833 to the December average rate of 8.9264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 10.8092 was up 16.30% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.2941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,046 XAF
2014 Average 43,397 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 43,635 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,411.39 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

10.6750
8.7674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to XAF 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 10.1245, compared to 9.2613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.8973 XAF (High: 10.2299 / Low: 9.3325). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1986 XAF (High: 10.2108 / Low: 10.0121).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8973
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1986

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 10.5161) against the same month in 2014 (average: 8.3360), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1800 (+26.15%).

2015 Avg (March) 10.5161
2014 Avg (March) 8.3360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2299 9.3325 9.7833
February 10.2108 10.0121 10.0816
March 10.8092 10.1922 10.5161
April 10.7321 10.1609 10.5058
May 10.2945 9.7425 10.0019
June 10.1628 9.6305 9.8583
July 10.0151 9.6734 9.8298
August 9.7617 8.9316 9.3476
September 9.3814 8.9865 9.1581
October 9.2660 8.9206 9.0823
November 9.3772 9.0215 9.2233
December 9.2783 8.7269 8.9264