YEARLY HIGH
77.8948 XAF
YEARLY LOW
67.8519 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.1067 XAF

2015 MOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 77.8948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 67.8519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0429 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.6214 to the December average rate of 75.6269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 77.8948 was up 15.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 67.7037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 389,474 XAF
2014 Average 309,687 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 339,259 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,214.53 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

77.2085
70.0225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 73.6637, compared to 74.5496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.6637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.5496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 5.6623 XAF (High: 73.5141 / Low: 67.8519). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2743 XAF (High: 73.1599 / Low: 71.8856).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.6623
February Spread (Stable) ±1.2743

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 2.7347 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 75.7761) against the same month in 2014 (average: 59.3890), the exchange rate shifted by +16.3871 (+27.59%).

2015 Avg (March) 75.7761
2014 Avg (March) 59.3890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.5141 67.8519 70.6214
February 73.1599 71.8856 72.3586
March 77.8948 73.2617 75.7761
April 77.8421 73.6709 76.3160
May 75.3812 71.7890 73.5813
June 75.2086 72.4269 73.3289
July 75.7587 74.0225 74.7235
August 75.2954 71.7745 73.8972
September 73.7857 72.3400 73.1627
October 74.9873 72.0100 73.2779
November 77.8757 74.5998 76.6096
December 77.6878 74.8064 75.6269