2015 LRD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 LRD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the LRD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 7.3671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.9479.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4192 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1699 to the December average rate of 7.0361, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 7.3671 was up 23.64% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.9585, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
LRD to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.8682, compared to 6.9209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0527 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.6680 XAF (High: 7.1143 / Low: 6.4462). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1994 XAF (High: 7.0997 / Low: 6.9003).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2334 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 7.1690) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.7639), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4052 (+24.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4102 | 5.9479 | 6.1699 |
| February | 6.9200 | 6.3436 | 6.8166 |
| March | 7.3671 | 6.9181 | 7.1690 |
| April | 7.3489 | 6.9572 | 7.1850 |
| May | 7.1213 | 6.7960 | 6.9516 |
| June | 7.1047 | 6.7855 | 6.9171 |
| July | 7.0997 | 6.9003 | 7.0030 |
| August | 7.1143 | 6.4462 | 6.7983 |
| September | 6.8304 | 6.5278 | 6.6699 |
| October | 7.1415 | 6.6736 | 6.8851 |
| November | 7.2643 | 6.9542 | 7.1329 |
| December | 7.3308 | 6.7578 | 7.0361 |