YEARLY HIGH
4.6541 XAF
YEARLY LOW
3.8403 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1762 XAF

2025 NPR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the NPR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 4.6541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 3.8403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8138 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5940 to the December average rate of 3.8876, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 4.6541 was down 0.20% compared to the 2024 peak of 4.6634, 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 23,270 XAF
2024 Average 22,649 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 19,201 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,068.96 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

4.6646
3.8170
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 4.3643, compared to 3.9880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.2548 XAF (High: 4.4296 / Low: 4.1748). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0698 XAF (High: 4.0260 / Low: 3.9562).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2548
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1397 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 4.5940) against the same month in 2024 (average: 4.5221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0719 (+1.59%).

2025 Avg (January) 4.5940
2024 Avg (January) 4.5221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6541 4.5262 4.5940
February 4.5979 4.4742 4.5266
March 4.5203 4.3075 4.3869
April 4.4296 4.1748 4.2681
May 4.3582 4.2126 4.2705
June 4.2210 4.0533 4.1398
July 4.1141 4.0302 4.0780
August 4.1084 3.9797 4.0240
September 3.9953 3.9114 3.9597
October 4.0346 3.9282 3.9856
November 4.0260 3.9562 3.9934
December 3.9387 3.8403 3.8876