YEARLY HIGH
1.0319 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.7551 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8803 XOF

2015 SOS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SOS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1.0319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.7551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2767 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7888 to the December average rate of 0.9796, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0319 was up 37.72% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7492, 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 5,159 XOF
2014 Average 2,778 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,776 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,383.71 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0110
0.7686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.8366, compared to 0.9239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0752 XOF (High: 0.8303 / Low: 0.7551). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 XOF (High: 0.8353 / Low: 0.8136).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0752
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

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 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.9796) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2505 (+34.35%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.9796
2014 Avg (December) 0.7292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8303 0.7551 0.7888
February 0.8353 0.8136 0.8237
March 0.8831 0.8338 0.8630
April 0.8889 0.8370 0.8663
May 0.8592 0.8225 0.8404
June 0.8567 0.8270 0.8378
July 0.8931 0.8498 0.8728
August 0.8970 0.8587 0.8834
September 0.9244 0.8759 0.8995
October 0.9609 0.8988 0.9176
November 1.0198 0.9572 0.9908
December 1.0319 0.9580 0.9796