YEARLY HIGH
37.6984 STD
YEARLY LOW
36.8859 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.3078 STD

2015 XAF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 37.6984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 36.8859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8125 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.2710 to the December average rate of 37.2942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 37.6984 was up 0.14% compared to the 2014 peak of 37.6450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 188,492 STD
2014 Average 186,705 STD
Yearly Trough Low 184,430 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,062.46 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

37.3692
37.2599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to STD 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 37.3156, compared to 37.3000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.3000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.8125 STD (High: 37.6984 / Low: 36.8859). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1965 STD (High: 37.4716 / Low: 37.2751).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8125
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1965

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0493 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 37.3085) against the same month in 2014 (average: 37.3272), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0187 (-0.05%).

2015 Avg (August) 37.3085
2014 Avg (August) 37.3272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.4390 37.0112 37.2710
February 37.4716 37.2751 37.3601
March 37.5167 37.1744 37.3181
April 37.4914 37.1969 37.3026
May 37.4741 37.0066 37.3056
June 37.6469 36.8927 37.3360
July 37.5124 37.0839 37.3033
August 37.6984 36.8859 37.3085
September 37.5866 37.0621 37.3183
October 37.5948 37.0050 37.2690
November 37.5211 37.1575 37.3068
December 37.6201 37.1268 37.2942