YEARLY HIGH
1.1089 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.0255 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0613 XOF

2024 SOS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SOS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1.1089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 1.0255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0834 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0525 to the December average rate of 1.0964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.1089 was up 1.03% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.0976, 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 5,544 XOF
2023 Average 5,324 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 5,127 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 417.11 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.1027
1.0268
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 1.0619, compared to 1.0606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0518 XOF (High: 1.1017 / Low: 1.0500). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 XOF (High: 1.0718 / Low: 1.0551).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0518
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0167

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 1.0964) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.0504), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0460 (+4.38%).

2024 Avg (December) 1.0964
2023 Avg (December) 1.0504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0638 1.0371 1.0525
February 1.0718 1.0551 1.0629
March 1.0649 1.0479 1.0562
April 1.0810 1.0570 1.0709
May 1.0728 1.0546 1.0623
June 1.0757 1.0531 1.0668
July 1.0709 1.0496 1.0580
August 1.0651 1.0255 1.0430
September 1.0430 1.0258 1.0332
October 1.0652 1.0383 1.0531
November 1.1017 1.0500 1.0798
December 1.1089 1.0837 1.0964