YEARLY HIGH
30.5705 XAF
YEARLY LOW
26.8249 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.6074 XAF

2015 ETB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 30.5705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 26.8249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7456 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.8809 to the December average rate of 28.5445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 30.5705 was up 14.19% compared to the 2014 peak of 26.7722, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 152,852 XAF
2014 Average 125,723 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 134,124 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,727.95 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

29.9249
27.6951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 28.7913, compared to 28.4235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3678 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.7913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.4235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 2.1573 XAF (High: 28.9821 / Low: 26.8249). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4330 XAF (High: 28.7185 / Low: 28.2855).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1573
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 29.7391) against the same month in 2014 (average: 24.6027), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1364 (+20.88%).

2015 Avg (March) 29.7391
2014 Avg (March) 24.6027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.9821 26.8249 27.8809
February 28.7185 28.2855 28.4544
March 30.5705 28.7573 29.7391
April 30.3566 28.6622 29.7220
May 29.2685 27.9512 28.6128
June 29.1923 27.9491 28.3387
July 29.2210 28.3792 28.7476
August 28.9913 27.4058 28.3285
September 28.2440 27.6295 27.9609
October 28.4748 27.4075 27.8988
November 29.5149 28.3065 29.0609
December 29.3878 28.2277 28.5445