YEARLY HIGH
63.4633 XAF
YEARLY LOW
59.6930 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.0079 XAF

2024 MAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 63.4633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 59.6930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7703 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.4164 to the December average rate of 62.5378, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 63.4633 was up 2.54% compared to the 2023 peak of 61.8933, 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 317,317 XAF
2023 Average 299,448 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 298,465 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,851.53 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

62.7901
59.7624
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 60.5710, compared to 61.4447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8737 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.5710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.4447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was June, with a trading range of 1.5235 XAF (High: 61.8383 / Low: 60.3147). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4991 XAF (High: 61.5355 / Low: 61.0364).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5235
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4991

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 0.4045 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 62.5378) against the same month in 2023 (average: 59.8106), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7272 (+4.56%).

2024 Avg (December) 62.5378
2023 Avg (December) 59.8106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.3365 59.8780 60.4164
February 60.9329 59.8195 60.4192
March 60.3165 59.6930 60.0147
April 61.4354 59.9961 60.6139
May 61.1451 60.2968 60.7247
June 61.8383 60.3147 61.2372
July 61.5355 61.0364 61.2960
August 61.3715 60.6751 61.0098
September 61.0641 60.4525 60.7007
October 61.5325 60.7264 61.1204
November 62.6196 61.1202 62.0035
December 63.4633 62.1828 62.5378