YEARLY HIGH
179.1014 XOF
YEARLY LOW
153.8651 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
168.6017 XOF

2025 ILS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ILS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 179.1014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 153.8651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.2362 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 175.3489 to the December average rate of 174.1977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 179.1014 was up 1.34% compared to the 2024 peak of 176.7361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 895,507 XOF
2024 Average 819,344 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 769,326 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,181.04 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

178.5945
156.1471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to XOF 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 167.1151, compared to 170.0883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 167.1151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 170.0883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 13.3660 XOF (High: 175.6126 / Low: 162.2466). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8202 XOF (High: 175.7773 / Low: 172.9570).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.3660
December Spread (Stable) ±2.8202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 10.6945 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 175.3489) against the same month in 2024 (average: 162.1466), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2023 (+8.14%).

2025 Avg (January) 175.3489
2024 Avg (January) 162.1466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 179.1014 173.4815 175.3489
February 179.0594 174.0711 176.7239
March 175.6126 162.2466 166.0294
April 164.1835 153.8651 158.0177
May 166.7999 159.6882 163.2333
June 166.2201 157.8309 163.3374
July 169.9710 164.2379 167.4720
August 169.1663 163.8554 166.0110
September 169.1839 165.5797 167.2333
October 174.1288 168.5631 171.4230
November 176.8116 172.3960 174.1928
December 175.7773 172.9570 174.1977