YEARLY HIGH
452.5515 XAF
YEARLY LOW
431.8644 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
442.4801 XAF

2024 CAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the CAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 452.5515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 431.8644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6871 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 448.0865 to the December average rate of 439.2355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 452.5515 was down 2.15% compared to the 2023 peak of 462.4940, 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 2,262,757 XAF
2023 Average 2,245,011 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,159,322 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,435.35 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

451.8015
433.9144
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 446.6337, compared to 438.3265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.3072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 446.6337
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 438.3265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 17.3703 XAF (High: 449.2347 / Low: 431.8644). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1188 XAF (High: 450.0893 / Low: 444.9705).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.3703
April Spread (Stable) ±5.1188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 5.2334 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 450.3109) against the same month in 2023 (average: 455.4604), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1495 (-1.13%).

2024 Avg (February) 450.3109
2023 Avg (February) 455.4604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 451.9831 445.6839 448.0865
February 452.5515 445.7376 450.3109
March 449.5810 443.0998 445.6177
April 450.0893 444.9705 447.2261
May 447.2750 441.5193 443.8363
June 448.3471 440.5422 444.7245
July 446.2024 436.2537 440.6384
August 439.5256 432.7904 435.4050
September 440.2179 432.1124 435.7868
October 440.1823 432.4894 437.4717
November 449.2347 431.8644 441.4214
December 444.7088 436.2387 439.2355