YEARLY HIGH
201.1613 XAF
YEARLY LOW
173.9908 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
186.0453 XAF

2015 PEN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PEN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 201.1613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 173.9908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.1705 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 187.8483 to the December average rate of 178.4207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 201.1613 was up 10.71% compared to the 2014 peak of 181.7047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,005,807 XAF
2014 Average 871,107 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 869,954 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,852.73 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

197.8027
176.6587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 189.8006, compared to 182.2901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.5105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.8006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 182.2901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 14.1172 XAF (High: 188.1080 / Low: 173.9908). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1507 XAF (High: 189.7921 / Low: 186.6414).

August Spread (Volatile) ±14.1172
February Spread (Stable) ±3.1507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.1597 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 196.0407) against the same month in 2014 (average: 169.1463), the exchange rate shifted by +26.8943 (+15.90%).

2015 Avg (March) 196.0407
2014 Avg (March) 169.1463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 195.1834 181.4746 187.8483
February 189.7921 186.6414 187.8192
March 201.1613 189.1041 196.0407
April 199.0122 188.0625 195.0553
May 190.9441 182.6635 186.8956
June 190.4653 182.3471 185.1443
July 190.6893 185.0959 187.5043
August 188.1080 173.9908 182.2990
September 183.4380 179.0005 181.6578
October 182.6176 177.5373 180.3652
November 184.7100 181.4798 183.4933
December 184.0192 176.4218 178.4207