2025 ETB to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 ETB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the ETB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 5.0968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 3.5748.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5220 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9884 to the December average rate of 3.6033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 5.0968 was down 53.08% compared to the 2024 peak of 10.8637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.5906, compared to 3.8433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7473 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.4092 XAF (High: 4.9846 / Low: 4.5754). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0769 XAF (High: 3.6517 / Low: 3.5748).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2825 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 4.9884) against the same month in 2024 (average: 10.6557), the exchange rate shifted by -5.6673 (-53.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0968 | 4.8628 | 4.9884 |
| February | 5.0518 | 4.8733 | 4.9512 |
| March | 4.9846 | 4.5754 | 4.6687 |
| April | 4.6239 | 4.2945 | 4.4239 |
| May | 4.4352 | 4.2363 | 4.3187 |
| June | 4.2914 | 4.1044 | 4.1926 |
| July | 4.1497 | 4.0135 | 4.0772 |
| August | 4.1536 | 3.9197 | 4.0130 |
| September | 3.9482 | 3.8056 | 3.8909 |
| October | 3.8734 | 3.6671 | 3.7936 |
| November | 3.7340 | 3.6374 | 3.6815 |
| December | 3.6517 | 3.5748 | 3.6033 |