YEARLY HIGH
0.6192 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.3760 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4778 XOF

2025 ARS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ARS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.6192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.3760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2432 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6088 to the December average rate of 0.3870, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.6192 was down 16.40% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.7406, 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 3,096 XOF
2024 Average 3,327 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,880 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,215.85 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.6310
0.3648
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 0.5474, compared to 0.4083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0826 XOF (High: 0.5662 / Low: 0.4837). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 XOF (High: 0.3935 / Low: 0.3824).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0826
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0480 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.6088) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.7353), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1265 (-17.20%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.6088
2024 Avg (January) 0.7353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6192 0.5974 0.6088
February 0.6031 0.5878 0.5958
March 0.5944 0.5614 0.5697
April 0.5662 0.4837 0.5217
May 0.5254 0.4824 0.5060
June 0.5004 0.4620 0.4823
July 0.4957 0.4188 0.4484
August 0.4363 0.4156 0.4248
September 0.4200 0.3760 0.3989
October 0.4206 0.3788 0.3930
November 0.4080 0.3847 0.3976
December 0.3935 0.3824 0.3870