YEARLY HIGH
169.6638 XAF
YEARLY LOW
155.2914 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
161.5678 XAF

2024 PEN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PEN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 169.6638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 155.2914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3723 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.1419 to the December average rate of 167.8630, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 169.6638 was up 1.45% compared to the 2023 peak of 167.2452, 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 848,319 XAF
2023 Average 810,637 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 776,457 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,861.74 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

168.9856
155.5147
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 161.7787, compared to 161.3569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 161.7787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.3569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 7.0026 XAF (High: 166.0890 / Low: 159.0863). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4934 XAF (High: 161.9338 / Low: 159.4403).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.0026
October Spread (Stable) ±2.4934

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.6873 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 167.8630) against the same month in 2023 (average: 160.7416), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1214 (+4.43%).

2024 Avg (December) 167.8630
2023 Avg (December) 160.7416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 162.8582 158.6376 161.1419
February 160.0646 157.1536 158.7210
March 165.0072 159.8037 162.4361
April 167.0755 162.6705 164.6684
May 165.0410 160.9524 162.5807
June 162.5472 159.5457 161.1243
July 162.3917 158.7322 160.5724
August 162.6973 156.2065 159.3246
September 158.4979 155.2914 156.6372
October 161.9338 159.4403 160.4873
November 166.0890 159.0863 163.2568
December 169.6638 165.6461 167.8630