YEARLY HIGH
1.0728 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.9735 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0139 XOF

2024 SDG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SDG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 1.0728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.9735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0993 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0004 to the December average rate of 1.0414, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.0728 was down 2.27% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.0977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,364 XOF
2023 Average 5,084 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 4,867 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 496.57 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.0494
0.9754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.0186, compared to 1.0092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.0704 XOF (High: 1.0728 / Low: 1.0024). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 XOF (High: 1.0192 / Low: 1.0037).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0704
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

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 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2024: 1.0129) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.0048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+0.81%).

2024 Avg (May) 1.0129
2023 Avg (May) 1.0048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0102 0.9889 1.0004
February 1.0192 1.0037 1.0113
March 1.0358 0.9967 1.0164
April 1.0539 1.0174 1.0432
May 1.0728 1.0024 1.0129
June 1.0459 1.0053 1.0271
July 1.0346 0.9994 1.0163
August 1.0110 0.9735 0.9893
September 0.9905 0.9745 0.9816
October 1.0116 0.9856 1.0008
November 1.0468 0.9974 1.0262
December 1.0537 1.0301 1.0414