YEARLY HIGH
45.1699 XAF
YEARLY LOW
36.5410 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.6677 XAF

2025 SCR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SCR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 45.1699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 36.5410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6289 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.0917 to the December average rate of 38.9482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 45.1699 was down 3.79% compared to the 2024 peak of 46.9483, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 225,850 XAF
2024 Average 221,801 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 182,705 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,144.52 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

44.6580
37.8622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 41.8892, compared to 39.4463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.8892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.4463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was December, with a trading range of 5.1989 XAF (High: 41.7399 / Low: 36.5410). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0824 XAF (High: 41.5955 / Low: 40.5130).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.1989
May Spread (Stable) ±1.0824

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.0510 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 44.0917) against the same month in 2024 (average: 44.9345), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8428 (-1.88%).

2025 Avg (January) 44.0917
2024 Avg (January) 44.9345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.1699 41.6675 44.0917
February 44.3926 42.1690 43.6605
March 43.9220 41.2517 42.3130
April 41.9265 39.7727 40.8081
May 41.5955 40.5130 40.9282
June 40.6392 38.2955 39.5334
July 40.6011 38.1615 39.4150
August 40.0515 37.1584 39.1230
September 39.7502 36.5542 38.4285
October 41.6605 37.2144 39.7640
November 42.2733 37.3106 40.9992
December 41.7399 36.5410 38.9482