YEARLY HIGH
200.9939 XOF
YEARLY LOW
173.9479 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
186.0512 XOF

2015 PEN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PEN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 200.9939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 173.9479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.0460 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 187.7292 to the December average rate of 178.6412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 200.9939 was up 10.70% compared to the 2014 peak of 181.5673, 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 1,004,970 XOF
2014 Average 871,226 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 869,740 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135,229.81 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

197.6320
176.9148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to XOF 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 189.6894, compared to 182.4130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.2764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.6894
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 182.4130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 14.1621 XOF (High: 188.1101 / Low: 173.9479). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3209 XOF (High: 189.8052 / Low: 186.4843).

August Spread (Volatile) ±14.1621
February Spread (Stable) ±3.3209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.0430 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 195.9055) against the same month in 2014 (average: 169.1500), the exchange rate shifted by +26.7556 (+15.82%).

2015 Avg (March) 195.9055
2014 Avg (March) 169.1500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 195.2047 181.5301 187.7292
February 189.8052 186.4843 187.7897
March 200.9939 189.0754 195.9055
April 198.1683 187.8597 194.8776
May 190.7257 182.6401 186.8346
June 190.4263 182.5586 184.9999
July 190.5967 184.9551 187.4468
August 188.1101 173.9479 182.3180
September 183.6509 178.8450 181.8167
October 182.8520 177.7536 180.5715
November 184.9457 181.5026 183.6836
December 184.2407 176.5882 178.6412