YEARLY HIGH
1.7372 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.5816 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6596 XAF

2024 HUF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the HUF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.7372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.5816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1556 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7169 to the December average rate of 1.5921, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.7372 was down 2.51% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.7819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,737,221 XAF
2023 Average 1,718,288 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,581,620 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,600.99 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.7294
1.5797
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 1.6824, compared to 1.6368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.0518 XAF (High: 1.7372 / Low: 1.6854). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 XAF (High: 1.6706 / Low: 1.6518).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0518
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 1.7169) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.6615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0554 (+3.34%).

2024 Avg (January) 1.7169
2023 Avg (January) 1.6615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7372 1.6854 1.7169
February 1.7132 1.6669 1.6906
March 1.6690 1.6419 1.6602
April 1.6830 1.6596 1.6704
May 1.7092 1.6800 1.6933
June 1.6831 1.6442 1.6629
July 1.6837 1.6596 1.6713
August 1.6704 1.6458 1.6616
September 1.6706 1.6518 1.6615
October 1.6482 1.6054 1.6320
November 1.6211 1.5857 1.6022
December 1.6044 1.5816 1.5921