YEARLY HIGH
70.9458 XOF
YEARLY LOW
45.5702 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.2940 XOF

2015 ARS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ARS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 70.9458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 45.5702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.3756 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.6254 to the December average rate of 54.3931, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 70.9458 was down 3.59% compared to the 2014 peak of 73.5895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 354,729 XOF
2014 Average 305,574 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 227,851 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,878.05 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

70.4864
52.9300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to XOF 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 66.6770, compared to 61.9110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.6770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.9110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 18.5056 XOF (High: 64.0758 / Low: 45.5702). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0976 XOF (High: 67.2939 / Low: 66.1962).

December Spread (Volatile) ±18.5056
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0976

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 9.3945 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 69.0234) against the same month in 2014 (average: 59.9054), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1180 (+15.22%).

2015 Avg (March) 69.0234
2014 Avg (March) 59.9054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.9417 63.7472 65.6254
February 67.2939 66.1962 66.5908
March 70.9458 67.0792 69.0234
April 69.9252 65.8827 68.5922
May 66.9791 64.2406 65.6476
June 66.6894 63.4809 64.5825
July 66.1996 64.3291 65.2025
August 65.2719 61.5309 63.8032
September 63.2338 61.6859 62.4319
October 62.9849 60.8331 61.8476
November 64.6049 62.6207 63.7876
December 64.0758 45.5702 54.3931