YEARLY HIGH
61.7909 XAF
YEARLY LOW
59.7371 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.6866 XAF

2015 MAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 61.7909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 59.7371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0539 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.2680 to the December average rate of 60.9087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 61.7909 was up 3.32% compared to the 2014 peak of 59.8053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 308,955 XAF
2014 Average 293,953 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 298,685 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,269.27 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

61.4402
60.1131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 60.7075, compared to 60.6657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.7075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.6657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 1.2820 XAF (High: 61.7909 / Low: 60.5089). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3882 XAF (High: 60.7489 / Low: 60.3607).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2820
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3882

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.8428 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 61.2915) against the same month in 2014 (average: 58.4081), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8834 (+4.94%).

2015 Avg (April) 61.2915
2014 Avg (April) 58.4081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.8464 59.8052 60.2680
February 60.7489 60.3607 60.5859
March 61.6107 60.7029 61.2604
April 61.7909 60.5089 61.2915
May 61.0586 59.9759 60.4487
June 60.9948 59.9866 60.3908
July 61.1681 60.4335 60.7789
August 61.0079 59.7371 60.4989
September 60.4471 59.8541 60.2237
October 60.8548 59.9154 60.2544
November 61.7565 60.6487 61.3296
December 61.6909 60.6287 60.9087