YEARLY HIGH
173.8223 XAF
YEARLY LOW
160.8295 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.4392 XAF

2024 QAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the QAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 173.8223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 160.8295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9928 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.0318 to the December average rate of 171.9568, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 173.8223 was up 1.01% compared to the 2023 peak of 172.0794, 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 869,111 XAF
2023 Average 831,895 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 804,148 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,963.93 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

172.9447
161.0893
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 166.5416, compared to 166.3368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 166.5416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 166.3368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 8.2022 XAF (High: 172.9489 / Low: 164.7466). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4256 XAF (High: 166.9222 / Low: 164.4965).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.2022
March Spread (Stable) ±2.4256

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.3066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 171.9568) against the same month in 2023 (average: 164.7802), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1765 (+4.36%).

2024 Avg (December) 171.9568
2023 Avg (December) 164.7802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 166.7674 162.5525 165.0318
February 168.2388 165.2400 166.7776
March 166.9222 164.4965 165.6932
April 169.5886 165.7874 167.9660
May 168.0271 165.1754 166.5084
June 168.6124 165.1618 167.2729
July 167.8084 164.6085 165.8466
August 166.9550 160.8295 163.5400
September 163.6058 160.9467 162.0773
October 167.0865 162.8144 165.1489
November 172.9489 164.7466 169.4516
December 173.8223 170.0086 171.9568