YEARLY HIGH
10.8637 XAF
YEARLY LOW
4.8895 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3596 XAF

2024 ETB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ETB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 10.8637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 4.8895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9741 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6557 to the December average rate of 4.9465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -53.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 10.8637 was down 6.52% compared to the 2023 peak of 11.6215, 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 54,318 XAF
2023 Average 55,376 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 24,448 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,870.68 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

11.3327
4.3659
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 10.6595, compared to 6.0598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 2.6030 XAF (High: 10.6378 / Low: 8.0349). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1743 XAF (High: 5.0639 / Low: 4.8895).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.6030
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1743

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.5363 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 10.7521) against the same month in 2023 (average: 11.0193), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2672 (-2.42%).

2024 Avg (April) 10.7521
2023 Avg (April) 11.0193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7994 10.5240 10.6557
February 10.8532 10.6516 10.7318
March 10.7629 10.5481 10.6361
April 10.8637 10.6122 10.7521
May 10.6987 10.4911 10.5814
June 10.7268 10.4694 10.5998
July 10.6378 8.0349 10.3977
August 7.7161 5.2056 5.8614
September 5.3772 4.8980 5.1168
October 5.0935 4.9146 5.0013
November 5.1446 4.9105 5.0348
December 5.0639 4.8895 4.9465