YEARLY HIGH
353.0700 XOF
YEARLY LOW
236.0469 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
271.7791 XOF

2015 GEL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 353.0700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 236.0469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 117.0231 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 319.5643 to the December average rate of 252.0550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 353.0700 was up 15.19% compared to the 2014 peak of 306.5196, 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 1,765,350 XOF
2014 Average 1,405,417 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,180,235 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 585,115.26 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

335.7500
235.4726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 291.0772, compared to 252.4810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.5962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 291.0772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 252.4810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 83.8947 XOF (High: 353.0700 / Low: 269.1753). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0999 XOF (High: 267.7011 / Low: 261.6012).

March Spread (Volatile) ±83.8947
July Spread (Stable) ±6.0999

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 49.2871 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -49.2871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 318.1533) against the same month in 2014 (average: 271.2879), the exchange rate shifted by +46.8654 (+17.28%).

2015 Avg (March) 318.1533
2014 Avg (March) 271.2879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 332.2869 308.3832 319.5643
February 331.5754 324.4412 327.3936
March 353.0700 269.1753 318.1533
April 275.9003 253.0912 268.8662
May 263.9336 243.8222 253.5098
June 262.7957 254.8874 258.9763
July 267.7011 261.6012 264.2193
August 263.4598 237.7578 253.9691
September 249.1017 236.0469 243.8290
October 251.7683 241.0197 245.3484
November 259.7310 248.9606 255.4654
December 259.1822 248.9339 252.0550