YEARLY HIGH
1.0306 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.7551 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8802 XAF

2015 SOS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SOS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1.0306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.7551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2755 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7893 to the December average rate of 0.9784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0306 was up 37.44% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,153 XAF
2014 Average 2,778 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,776 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,377.47 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0098
0.7692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.8371, compared to 0.9233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0755 XAF (High: 0.8307 / Low: 0.7551). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 XAF (High: 0.8353 / Low: 0.8138).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0755
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0264 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.9784) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2488 (+34.10%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.9784
2014 Avg (December) 0.7296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8307 0.7551 0.7893
February 0.8353 0.8138 0.8238
March 0.8838 0.8347 0.8636
April 0.8920 0.8379 0.8671
May 0.8599 0.8226 0.8406
June 0.8569 0.8278 0.8384
July 0.8932 0.8505 0.8731
August 0.8964 0.8592 0.8833
September 0.9242 0.8767 0.8987
October 0.9597 0.8977 0.9165
November 1.0183 0.9548 0.9898
December 1.0306 0.9580 0.9784