2024 SAR to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

168.7228 XOF

YEARLY LOW

156.0578 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

161.5880 XOF

2024 SAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 168.7228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 156.0578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6651 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.3223 to the December average rate of 166.7477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 168.7228 was up 1.00% compared to the 2023 peak of 167.0513, 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 843,614 XOF

2023 Average 807,884 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 780,289 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,325.30 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

167.6879

156.4061

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 161.7700, compared to 161.4061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3639 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 161.7700

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.4061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 8.0083 XOF (High: 167.7054 / Low: 159.6971). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3901 XOF (High: 162.0739 / Low: 159.6838).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.0083

March Spread (Stable) ±2.3901

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 2.5255 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 166.7477) against the same month in 2023 (average: 160.1066), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6411 (+4.15%).

2024 Avg (December) 166.7477

2023 Avg (December) 160.1066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	161.8926	158.4922	160.3223
February	163.3331	160.8530	162.0387
March	162.0739	159.6838	160.8921
April	164.6429	161.0040	163.1226
May	163.1749	160.6333	161.7438
June	163.7659	160.3464	162.5003
July	162.8427	159.8513	161.1076
August	162.0559	156.0578	158.5821
September	158.7552	156.2351	157.3462
October	162.0293	158.0131	160.2990
November	167.7054	159.6971	164.3539
December	168.7228	164.9475	166.7477