YEARLY HIGH
154.2523 XAF
YEARLY LOW
128.9994 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
152.2837 XAF

2024 PLN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PLN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 154.2523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 128.9994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.2529 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.6804 to the December average rate of 153.6434, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 154.2523 was up 1.10% compared to the 2023 peak of 152.5765, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,085,047 XAF
2023 Average 2,890,822 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,579,989 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 505,057.72 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

154.0397
149.2841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 151.8286, compared to 152.7389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.8286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.7389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 22.4949 XAF (High: 151.4943 / Low: 128.9994). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2253 XAF (High: 154.1622 / Low: 152.9368).

January Spread (Volatile) ±22.4949
September Spread (Stable) ±1.2253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4149 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2024: 153.1410) against the same month in 2023 (average: 144.2980), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8430 (+6.13%).

2024 Avg (May) 153.1410
2023 Avg (May) 144.2980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 151.4943 128.9994 149.6804
February 152.3241 150.8475 151.6683
March 153.1923 151.1059 152.2654
April 153.9819 150.2015 152.4258
May 154.2523 151.3945 153.1410
June 153.5060 149.4647 151.7903
July 154.1231 151.9402 153.2038
August 154.0166 151.6884 152.8932
September 154.1622 152.9368 153.3596
October 152.9579 150.6570 151.9446
November 152.6739 149.8116 151.3886
December 154.1000 152.5529 153.6434