YEARLY HIGH
0.6724 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.5880 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6389 XOF

2015 CDF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the CDF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.6724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.5880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0844 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6093 to the December average rate of 0.6511, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6724 was up 14.68% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5863, 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 3,362 XOF
2014 Average 2,679 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,940 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.16 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6660
0.6041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.6352, compared to 0.6425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0480 XOF (High: 0.6360 / Low: 0.5880). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 XOF (High: 0.6367 / Low: 0.6240).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0480
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

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 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.6545) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5145), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1399 (+27.20%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.6545
2014 Avg (March) 0.5145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6360 0.5880 0.6093
February 0.6368 0.6192 0.6242
March 0.6724 0.6310 0.6545
April 0.6669 0.6352 0.6555
May 0.6517 0.6210 0.6358
June 0.6502 0.6224 0.6320
July 0.6544 0.6343 0.6437
August 0.6524 0.6155 0.6372
September 0.6367 0.6240 0.6305
October 0.6462 0.6206 0.6318
November 0.6716 0.6409 0.6608
December 0.6691 0.6435 0.6511