YEARLY HIGH
12.3001 XOF
YEARLY LOW
8.0824 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7627 XOF

2015 RUB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 12.3001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 8.0824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2177 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8139 to the December average rate of 8.6197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 12.3001 was down 15.62% compared to the 2014 peak of 14.5773, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,501 XOF
2014 Average 65,258 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 40,412 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,088.37 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

11.8897
8.3224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 10.2763, compared to 9.2490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 1.7393 XOF (High: 12.3001 / Low: 10.5608). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4490 XOF (High: 8.9800 / Low: 8.5310).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.7393
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4490

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.3742 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 11.4848) against the same month in 2014 (average: 13.3330), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8482 (-13.86%).

2015 Avg (April) 11.4848
2014 Avg (April) 13.3330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2901 8.3241 8.8139
February 9.5105 8.3083 9.0017
March 10.4978 9.3965 10.0769
April 12.3001 10.5608 11.4848
May 11.9645 11.2817 11.5924
June 11.2590 10.4088 10.6883
July 10.6654 9.7621 10.4043
August 9.7227 8.0824 9.0301
September 8.9800 8.5310 8.7420
October 9.5825 8.8764 9.2897
November 9.5637 9.1102 9.4081
December 9.3075 8.2193 8.6197