YEARLY HIGH
86.9797 XAF
YEARLY LOW
82.2030 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.4717 XAF

2024 CNY to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the CNY to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 86.9797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 82.2030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7767 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.5564 to the December average rate of 86.0263, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 86.9797 was down 3.99% compared to the 2023 peak of 90.5923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,174,492 XAF
2023 Average 2,143,494 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,055,074 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,417.66 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

86.3020
82.9931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 84.5103, compared to 84.4331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0772 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.5103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.4331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was April, with a trading range of 3.1617 XAF (High: 86.6795 / Low: 83.5178). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8376 XAF (High: 83.9271 / Low: 83.0895).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.1617
September Spread (Stable) ±0.8376

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.1880 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 86.0263) against the same month in 2023 (average: 84.3672), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6591 (+1.97%).

2024 Avg (December) 86.0263
2023 Avg (December) 84.3672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.4733 83.3504 84.5564
February 85.7878 83.9982 84.9000
March 84.5983 83.2702 83.8436
April 86.6795 83.5178 84.6436
May 86.2118 83.3828 84.6503
June 86.1980 83.0393 84.4679
July 84.2830 82.5805 83.2799
August 84.2010 82.2030 83.2689
September 83.9271 83.0895 83.4587
October 85.3834 84.3147 84.9084
November 86.9306 84.4581 85.6566
December 86.9797 85.3134 86.0263