YEARLY HIGH
232.1800 XAF
YEARLY LOW
212.1161 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
223.1299 XAF

2024 GEL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GEL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 232.1800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 212.1161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.0639 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 224.7276 to the December average rate of 222.5759, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 232.1800 was down 3.66% compared to the 2023 peak of 241.0118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,160,900 XAF
2023 Average 1,155,565 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,060,580 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,319.55 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

230.3813
214.9888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 224.7118, compared to 221.5480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.7118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 221.5480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 15.7062 XAF (High: 228.9591 / Low: 213.2529). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8072 XAF (High: 231.1537 / Low: 226.3465).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.7062
February Spread (Stable) ±4.8072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.5938 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 228.6942) against the same month in 2023 (average: 236.7754), the exchange rate shifted by -8.0812 (-3.41%).

2024 Avg (April) 228.6942
2023 Avg (April) 236.7754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 227.5511 221.3578 224.7276
February 231.1537 226.3465 229.0986
March 228.3142 221.3022 225.6136
April 232.1800 225.4006 228.6942
May 228.9591 213.2529 223.8653
June 221.0519 212.1161 216.2715
July 223.8536 216.7446 221.0111
August 224.4015 217.2690 220.7353
September 221.0633 215.0979 218.4801
October 223.2843 217.5598 220.7189
November 229.9321 220.4852 225.7667
December 226.1446 217.4760 222.5759