YEARLY HIGH
0.2657 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.1914 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2153 XAF

2025 CDF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the CDF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.2657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 0.1914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0744 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2222 to the December average rate of 0.2481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.2657 was up 17.50% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.2261, 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 1,329 XAF
2024 Average 1,077 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 957 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 371.87 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.2621
0.1874
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 0.2088, compared to 0.2218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 0.0493 XAF (High: 0.2623 / Low: 0.2130). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 XAF (High: 0.1969 / Low: 0.1929).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0493
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2025: 0.2559) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.2158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0401 (+18.58%).

2025 Avg (November) 0.2559
2024 Avg (November) 0.2158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2248 0.2187 0.2222
February 0.2243 0.2175 0.2200
March 0.2201 0.2090 0.2118
April 0.2089 0.1980 0.2015
May 0.2051 0.1984 0.2007
June 0.1998 0.1922 0.1967
July 0.1981 0.1914 0.1937
August 0.1969 0.1929 0.1945
September 0.2125 0.1929 0.1971
October 0.2623 0.2130 0.2414
November 0.2657 0.2475 0.2559
December 0.2579 0.2442 0.2481