YEARLY HIGH
499.6100 XOF
YEARLY LOW
429.8409 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
463.3623 XOF

2015 CAD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the CAD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 499.6100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 429.8409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.7691 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 466.8020 to the December average rate of 440.0851, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 499.6100 was up 6.27% compared to the 2014 peak of 470.1531, 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 2,498,050 XOF
2014 Average 2,239,489 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,149,205 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348,845.40 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

496.8839
434.9216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 476.1073, compared to 450.6173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.4900 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 476.1073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 450.6173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 33.2471 XOF (High: 465.0189 / Low: 431.7718). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0759 XOF (High: 486.2136 / Low: 477.1377).

December Spread (Volatile) ±33.2471
May Spread (Stable) ±9.0759

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 21.1743 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.1743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 491.7204) against the same month in 2014 (average: 432.4910), the exchange rate shifted by +59.2294 (+13.69%).

2015 Avg (April) 491.7204
2014 Avg (April) 432.4910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 473.2360 455.9676 466.8020
February 468.0257 457.1044 461.9708
March 487.9973 467.3292 480.2652
April 499.6100 480.1996 491.7204
May 486.2136 477.1377 482.5674
June 480.0613 467.6365 473.3180
July 472.0264 454.8379 464.4580
August 458.1949 429.8409 448.8512
September 445.6785 435.4860 440.6670
October 456.4839 441.5770 448.3829
November 466.4265 455.3501 461.2595
December 465.0189 431.7718 440.0851