YEARLY HIGH
6.2108 XAF
YEARLY LOW
5.3615 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7694 XAF

2015 NPR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NPR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 6.2108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 5.3615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8493 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6614 to the December average rate of 5.6746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.2108 was up 15.04% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.3986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,054 XAF
2014 Average 25,303 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 26,807 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,246.42 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.1343
5.4567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 5.8541, compared to 5.6848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.5993 XAF (High: 5.9657 / Low: 5.3665). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1325 XAF (High: 5.5781 / Low: 5.4456).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5993
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1325

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 0.3071 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 6.0778) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.9172), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1606 (+23.60%).

2015 Avg (April) 6.0778
2014 Avg (April) 4.9172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9657 5.3665 5.6614
February 5.9110 5.7776 5.8235
March 6.1989 5.9159 6.0612
April 6.2108 5.8431 6.0778
May 5.8709 5.6594 5.7707
June 5.8915 5.6471 5.7298
July 5.9504 5.7802 5.8569
August 5.8958 5.3615 5.6712
September 5.5781 5.4456 5.5132
October 5.7644 5.5236 5.6104
November 5.8293 5.6777 5.7826
December 5.8192 5.5904 5.6746