YEARLY HIGH
171.3655 XAF
YEARLY LOW
149.4674 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
162.5064 XAF

2015 QAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the QAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 171.3655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 149.4674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.8981 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.0463 to the December average rate of 165.5089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 171.3655 was up 15.22% compared to the 2014 peak of 148.7253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 856,827 XAF
2014 Average 679,428 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 747,337 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,490.30 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

169.4066
153.7408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 161.5917, compared to 163.4211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 161.5917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.4211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 11.5925 XAF (High: 161.0599 / Low: 149.4674). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2155 XAF (High: 161.8584 / Low: 158.6428).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.5925
September Spread (Stable) ±3.2155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.4565 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 166.5186) against the same month in 2014 (average: 130.3600), the exchange rate shifted by +36.1587 (+27.74%).

2015 Avg (March) 166.5186
2014 Avg (March) 130.3600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 161.0599 149.4674 155.0463
February 160.7645 157.3142 158.7595
March 171.3655 160.7971 166.5186
April 170.6799 161.5877 166.9916
May 165.4294 157.8484 161.5351
June 165.0627 158.6254 160.6989
July 166.3703 161.5425 163.7592
August 165.2718 156.7108 161.9617
September 161.8584 158.6428 160.4538
October 164.4562 157.7900 160.7420
November 170.7339 163.5920 168.1012
December 170.3448 163.8055 165.5089