YEARLY HIGH
166.3496 XAF
YEARLY LOW
144.9793 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.7351 XAF

2015 SAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 166.3496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 144.9793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.3703 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.3011 to the December average rate of 160.6172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 166.3496 was up 15.28% compared to the 2014 peak of 144.2974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 831,748 XAF
2014 Average 659,548 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 724,896 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,851.51 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

164.4285
149.0167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 156.8252, compared to 158.6450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.8252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.6450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 10.9899 XAF (High: 155.9691 / Low: 144.9793). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0125 XAF (High: 157.1046 / Low: 154.0921).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.9899
September Spread (Stable) ±3.0125

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 5.2913 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 161.6701) against the same month in 2014 (average: 126.5736), the exchange rate shifted by +35.0966 (+27.73%).

2015 Avg (March) 161.6701
2014 Avg (March) 126.5736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 155.9691 144.9793 150.3011
February 156.0897 152.6444 154.0795
March 166.3496 156.0934 161.6701
April 165.6637 156.8514 162.0813
May 160.5726 153.2135 156.7900
June 160.1794 153.9357 156.0291
July 161.5213 156.8528 159.0018
August 160.4530 152.1485 157.2464
September 157.1046 154.0921 155.7860
October 159.6274 153.2445 156.0744
November 165.6789 158.7973 163.1442
December 165.2488 158.9983 160.6172