YEARLY HIGH
500.0208 XAF
YEARLY LOW
428.8946 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
463.3500 XAF

2015 CAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the CAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 500.0208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 428.8946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.1262 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 467.0950 to the December average rate of 439.5423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 500.0208 was up 6.33% compared to the 2014 peak of 470.2696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,500,104 XAF
2014 Average 2,239,185 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,144,473 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 355,630.97 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

497.4322
434.2795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 476.3861, compared to 450.3140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.0722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 476.3861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 450.3140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 33.8373 XAF (High: 464.4598 / Low: 430.6225). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0749 XAF (High: 445.2636 / Low: 436.1888).

December Spread (Volatile) ±33.8373
September Spread (Stable) ±9.0749

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 21.2395 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.2395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 492.1695) against the same month in 2014 (average: 432.1652), the exchange rate shifted by +60.0043 (+13.88%).

2015 Avg (April) 492.1695
2014 Avg (April) 432.1652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 473.3041 455.9651 467.0950
February 468.0297 457.0729 462.0434
March 488.4017 467.8240 480.5969
April 500.0208 480.2824 492.1695
May 486.7415 476.6284 482.7239
June 480.4465 468.0951 473.6881
July 472.3323 454.8548 464.6023
August 458.6832 428.8946 448.8040
September 445.2636 436.1888 440.2826
October 455.9383 441.0674 447.8708
November 465.8665 454.8530 460.7818
December 464.4598 430.6225 439.5423