YEARLY HIGH
228.8655 XAF
YEARLY LOW
204.2800 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
212.2160 XAF

2025 GEL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the GEL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 228.8655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 204.2800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.5855 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 223.1521 to the December average rate of 207.9163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 228.8655 was down 1.43% compared to the 2024 peak of 232.1800, 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 1,144,328 XAF
2024 Average 1,115,532 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,021,400 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,927.72 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

225.6217
205.4079
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 216.4216, compared to 208.0105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.4111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 216.4216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.0105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 12.1948 XAF (High: 226.7435 / Low: 214.5487). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2281 XAF (High: 209.8244 / Low: 207.5963).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.1948
August Spread (Stable) ±2.2281

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.4157 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 223.9373) against the same month in 2024 (average: 229.0986), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1613 (-2.25%).

2025 Avg (February) 223.9373
2024 Avg (February) 229.0986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 226.9422 217.6003 223.1521
February 228.8655 220.5505 223.9373
March 226.7435 214.5487 218.5632
April 218.9016 207.5432 212.1476
May 215.3797 210.3581 212.2042
June 211.2135 204.6098 208.5252
July 212.7022 204.2800 207.0924
August 209.8244 207.5963 208.7266
September 209.2317 204.6537 207.1518
October 209.2725 204.9974 207.5421
November 211.1238 208.3968 209.6336
December 209.7005 206.8779 207.9163