YEARLY HIGH
0.6726 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.5878 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6388 XAF

2015 CDF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the CDF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.6726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.5878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0847 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6096 to the December average rate of 0.6503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6726 was up 14.62% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,363 XAF
2014 Average 2,679 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,939 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 423.70 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6652
0.6046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.6356, compared to 0.6421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0487 XAF (High: 0.6366 / Low: 0.5878). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 XAF (High: 0.6359 / Low: 0.6228).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0487
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.6549) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5145), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1404 (+27.29%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.6549
2014 Avg (March) 0.5145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6366 0.5878 0.6096
February 0.6368 0.6193 0.6243
March 0.6726 0.6316 0.6549
April 0.6698 0.6358 0.6561
May 0.6523 0.6206 0.6360
June 0.6503 0.6224 0.6325
July 0.6544 0.6347 0.6439
August 0.6524 0.6158 0.6371
September 0.6359 0.6228 0.6300
October 0.6468 0.6198 0.6311
November 0.6706 0.6418 0.6602
December 0.6683 0.6435 0.6503