YEARLY HIGH
0.0742 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0637 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0671 XAF

2025 GNF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the GNF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0733 to the December average rate of 0.0643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0742 was up 1.10% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0734, 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 371 XAF
2024 Average 352 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 318 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.52 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0742
0.0634
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 0.0694, compared to 0.0648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0043 XAF (High: 0.0702 / Low: 0.0658). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 XAF (High: 0.0657 / Low: 0.0650).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 0.0728) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+3.06%).

2025 Avg (February) 0.0728
2024 Avg (February) 0.0706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0740 0.0721 0.0733
February 0.0742 0.0721 0.0728
March 0.0730 0.0693 0.0702
April 0.0702 0.0658 0.0675
May 0.0684 0.0665 0.0671
June 0.0667 0.0643 0.0657
July 0.0662 0.0641 0.0648
August 0.0661 0.0646 0.0650
September 0.0651 0.0637 0.0645
October 0.0654 0.0644 0.0649
November 0.0657 0.0650 0.0654
December 0.0650 0.0637 0.0643