YEARLY HIGH
166.1664 XOF
YEARLY LOW
145.0236 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.7433 XOF

2015 SAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 166.1664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 145.0236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.1427 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.2057 to the December average rate of 160.8160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 166.1664 was up 15.24% compared to the 2014 peak of 144.1883, 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 830,832 XOF
2014 Average 659,633 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 725,118 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,713.73 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

164.6241
148.8950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 156.7332, compared to 158.7534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.7332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.7534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 10.7993 XOF (High: 155.8229 / Low: 145.0236). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9105 XOF (High: 157.3000 / Low: 154.3894).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.7993
September Spread (Stable) ±2.9105

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 5.1944 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 161.5588) against the same month in 2014 (average: 126.5763), the exchange rate shifted by +34.9825 (+27.64%).

2015 Avg (March) 161.5588
2014 Avg (March) 126.5763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 155.8229 145.0236 150.2057
February 156.0884 152.6186 154.0554
March 166.1664 156.0923 161.5588
April 164.8941 156.6822 161.9333
May 160.4363 153.3226 156.7389
June 160.1466 153.9357 155.9073
July 161.4429 156.7335 158.9532
August 160.2939 152.0686 157.2633
September 157.3000 154.3894 155.9221
October 159.8322 153.4405 156.2522
November 165.9212 158.7711 163.3133
December 165.4477 159.0544 160.8160