YEARLY HIGH
409.5049 XAF
YEARLY LOW
390.2658 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
399.9171 XAF

2024 AUD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AUD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 409.5049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 390.2658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.2391 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 399.4899 to the December average rate of 396.1707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 409.5049 was down 5.10% compared to the 2023 peak of 431.5325, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,047,524 XAF
2023 Average 2,013,706 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,951,329 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,195.57 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

405.7650
394.8087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 399.4838, compared to 400.3504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 399.4838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 400.3504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 13.9850 XAF (High: 404.7716 / Low: 390.7866). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5341 XAF (High: 404.1934 / Low: 399.6592).

December Spread (Volatile) ±13.9850
May Spread (Stable) ±4.5341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 7.5220 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 403.1211) against the same month in 2023 (average: 394.0615), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0596 (+2.30%).

2024 Avg (November) 403.1211
2023 Avg (November) 394.0615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 405.6528 394.8246 399.4899
February 398.0630 393.0399 396.6157
March 398.2349 392.9868 395.7217
April 401.6311 394.7122 398.0774
May 404.1934 399.6592 402.1464
June 408.8653 399.9240 404.8520
July 408.9052 394.9917 403.4546
August 402.3052 390.2658 395.9326
September 407.2969 394.4557 399.8348
October 408.8079 396.3929 403.5886
November 409.5049 395.7036 403.1211
December 404.7716 390.7866 396.1707