YEARLY HIGH
0.0871 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0757 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0805 XAF

2015 GNF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GNF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.0871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.0757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0799 to the December average rate of 0.0780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0871 was up 13.06% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 436 XAF
2014 Average 353 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 378 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.24 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0843
0.0775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0812, compared to 0.0799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0067 XAF (High: 0.0823 / Low: 0.0757). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 XAF (High: 0.0812 / Low: 0.0790).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.0837) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0677), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0160 (+23.65%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.0837
2014 Avg (March) 0.0677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0825 0.0773 0.0799
February 0.0812 0.0790 0.0802
March 0.0871 0.0814 0.0837
April 0.0850 0.0804 0.0835
May 0.0824 0.0774 0.0801
June 0.0809 0.0771 0.0796
July 0.0841 0.0778 0.0814
August 0.0827 0.0787 0.0809
September 0.0812 0.0786 0.0801
October 0.0830 0.0767 0.0799
November 0.0823 0.0757 0.0790
December 0.0811 0.0771 0.0780