YEARLY HIGH
19.8228 XOF
YEARLY LOW
12.0106 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7868 XOF

2024 EGP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the EGP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 19.8228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 12.0106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8123 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.4643 to the December average rate of 12.3881, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 19.8228 was down 21.04% compared to the 2023 peak of 25.1037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,114 XOF
2023 Average 98,970 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 60,053 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,061.31 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

20.4094
11.4193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 15.2102, compared to 12.3633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 7.4629 XOF (High: 19.5945 / Low: 12.1316). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2120 XOF (High: 12.4872 / Low: 12.2752).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.4629
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.9282 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 19.6602) against the same month in 2023 (average: 20.1141), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4539 (-2.26%).

2024 Avg (February) 19.6602
2023 Avg (February) 20.1141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.6461 19.1524 19.4643
February 19.8228 19.5046 19.6602
March 19.5945 12.1316 13.7320
April 12.9571 12.6748 12.7980
May 12.9517 12.6984 12.8305
June 12.8645 12.6487 12.7763
July 12.6728 12.4399 12.5447
August 12.4897 12.0106 12.1685
September 12.3147 12.0360 12.1869
October 12.4872 12.2752 12.3902
November 12.6815 12.2066 12.5015
December 12.5639 12.2786 12.3881