YEARLY HIGH
30.5368 XOF
YEARLY LOW
26.8331 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.6086 XOF

2015 ETB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 30.5368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 26.8331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7037 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.8632 to the December average rate of 28.5799, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 30.5368 was up 14.15% compared to the 2014 peak of 26.7519, 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 152,684 XOF
2014 Average 125,740 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 134,165 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,518.58 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

29.9042
27.6777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 28.7744, compared to 28.4429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.7744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.4429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 2.1522 XOF (High: 28.9853 / Low: 26.8331). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4566 XOF (High: 28.7183 / Low: 28.2616).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1522
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4566

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 1.0914 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0914

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 29.7186) against the same month in 2014 (average: 24.6033), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1153 (+20.79%).

2015 Avg (March) 29.7186
2014 Avg (March) 24.6033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.9853 26.8331 27.8632
February 28.7183 28.2616 28.4499
March 30.5368 28.7571 29.7186
April 30.2184 28.6313 29.6948
May 29.2351 27.9828 28.6035
June 29.1863 27.9221 28.3166
July 29.2068 28.3576 28.7388
August 28.9610 27.3914 28.3316
September 28.2768 27.6866 27.9853
October 28.5113 27.4426 27.9306
November 29.5581 28.2647 29.0910
December 29.4232 28.2277 28.5799