YEARLY HIGH
46.9483 XOF
YEARLY LOW
39.9598 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.3659 XOF

2024 SCR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SCR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 46.9483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 39.9598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9885 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.9345 to the December average rate of 44.4088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 46.9483 was down 3.65% compared to the 2023 peak of 48.7261, 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 234,741 XOF
2023 Average 225,659 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 199,799 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,942.35 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

45.3366
43.1759
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 44.6785, compared to 44.0534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.6785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.0534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 6.2352 XOF (High: 46.1950 / Low: 39.9598). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8463 XOF (High: 45.4835 / Low: 43.6372).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.2352
May Spread (Stable) ±1.8463

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7574 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 44.4088) against the same month in 2023 (average: 44.7205), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3117 (-0.70%).

2024 Avg (December) 44.4088
2023 Avg (December) 44.7205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.2509 43.1639 44.9345
February 46.4597 44.0159 45.1566
March 45.3001 42.1577 44.3992
April 45.9475 42.8411 45.0227
May 45.4835 43.6372 44.4218
June 45.1343 41.8033 44.1363
July 45.1795 42.6506 43.8096
August 45.7722 40.0309 43.3559
September 45.7307 42.2222 43.9104
October 46.1950 39.9598 43.9317
November 46.5650 42.7218 44.9037
December 46.9483 41.3350 44.4088