YEARLY HIGH
227.0886 XOF
YEARLY LOW
141.8635 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
180.3603 XOF

2015 BRL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BRL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 227.0886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 141.8635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.2251 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.1840 to the December average rate of 155.5549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 227.0886 was up 0.51% compared to the 2014 peak of 225.9426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,677,214 XOF
2014 Average 5,263,867 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,546,587 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,130,626.60 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

220.5871
143.7501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 198.6616, compared to 162.0591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.6026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 198.6616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.0591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 24.4521 XOF (High: 227.0886 / Low: 202.6365). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8673 XOF (High: 189.9541 / Low: 186.0868).

January Spread (Volatile) ±24.4521
June Spread (Stable) ±3.8673

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 18.1174 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.1174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 214.1840) against the same month in 2014 (average: 202.6703), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5136 (+5.68%).

2015 Avg (January) 214.1840
2014 Avg (January) 202.6703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 227.0886 202.6365 214.1840
February 216.4797 201.1300 205.3538
March 206.0180 185.7854 192.8592
April 206.3656 191.6382 199.3864
May 196.8338 188.0383 192.5034
June 189.9541 186.0868 187.6830
July 190.8449 175.3875 185.4091
August 175.0329 158.9938 168.2706
September 158.0658 141.8635 150.1532
October 154.9199 146.1931 151.1752
November 166.9832 154.4500 161.7913
December 161.5713 150.6131 155.5549