YEARLY HIGH
8.9970 XAF
YEARLY LOW
7.4650 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0595 XAF

2025 GMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the GMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 8.9970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 7.4650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5321 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8094 to the December average rate of 7.6214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 8.9970 was down 1.16% compared to the 2024 peak of 9.1026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,985 XAF
2024 Average 44,068 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 37,325 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,660.30 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

8.9282
7.5026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 8.3696, compared to 7.7494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.4987 XAF (High: 8.8398 / Low: 8.3411). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1752 XAF (High: 7.8488 / Low: 7.6736).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4987
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1752

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3557 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 8.8094) against the same month in 2024 (average: 8.9348), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1254 (-1.40%).

2025 Avg (January) 8.8094
2024 Avg (January) 8.9348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9970 8.6140 8.8094
February 8.9373 8.6746 8.7727
March 8.8398 8.3411 8.4773
April 8.4368 7.9402 8.1216
May 8.1902 7.9521 8.0611
June 8.1816 7.7838 7.9753
July 7.9720 7.7382 7.8329
August 7.9062 7.7169 7.7972
September 7.9098 7.5023 7.7118
October 7.9325 7.5550 7.7715
November 7.8488 7.6736 7.7614
December 7.7807 7.4650 7.6214