YEARLY HIGH
171.1768 XOF
YEARLY LOW
149.5132 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
162.5148 XOF

2015 QAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the QAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 171.1768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 149.5132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.6636 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.9479 to the December average rate of 165.7138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 171.1768 was up 15.18% compared to the 2014 peak of 148.6129, 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 855,884 XOF
2014 Average 679,516 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 747,566 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,318.04 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

169.6082
153.6152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 161.4969, compared to 163.5328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 161.4969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.5328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 11.5643 XOF (High: 161.0775 / Low: 149.5132). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0888 XOF (High: 162.0597 / Low: 158.9708).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.5643
September Spread (Stable) ±3.0888

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 5.3567 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 166.4039) against the same month in 2014 (average: 130.3628), the exchange rate shifted by +36.0412 (+27.65%).

2015 Avg (March) 166.4039
2014 Avg (March) 130.3628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 161.0775 149.5132 154.9479
February 160.7631 157.2875 158.7347
March 171.1768 160.7960 166.4039
April 169.8793 161.4134 166.8391
May 165.2887 157.9027 161.4824
June 165.0289 158.6254 160.5735
July 166.2896 161.4196 163.7091
August 165.1079 156.6285 161.9791
September 162.0597 158.9708 160.5940
October 164.6672 157.9919 160.9252
November 170.9836 163.6023 168.2755
December 170.5498 163.8654 165.7138