YEARLY HIGH
10.3369 XAF
YEARLY LOW
7.8609 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2380 XAF

2015 KGS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KGS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 10.3369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 7.8609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4760 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5126 to the December average rate of 7.9426, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 10.3369 was up 5.25% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.8213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,685 XAF
2014 Average 46,262 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 39,304 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,380.20 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

10.1787
7.7394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 9.7023, compared to 8.7738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.9350 XAF (High: 9.8131 / Low: 8.8781). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2756 XAF (High: 9.7057 / Low: 9.4301).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9350
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2756

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 9.9754) against the same month in 2014 (average: 9.0948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8806 (+9.68%).

2015 Avg (May) 9.9754
2014 Avg (May) 9.0948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8340 9.2415 9.5126
February 9.7057 9.4301 9.5137
March 10.1366 9.4470 9.7682
April 9.9182 9.3811 9.6572
May 10.3369 9.6984 9.9754
June 10.3312 9.5334 9.7865
July 9.8131 9.4204 9.5948
August 9.8131 8.8781 9.4402
September 9.0677 8.2245 8.6394
October 8.6622 8.3754 8.4950
November 8.7094 8.3095 8.5307
December 8.1794 7.8609 7.9426