YEARLY HIGH
1.1216 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.9402 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0178 XOF

2025 SOS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SOS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.1216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.9402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1814 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1089 to the December average rate of 0.9812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.1216 was up 1.15% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.1089, 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 5,608 XOF
2024 Average 5,306 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 4,701 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 906.95 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.1219
0.9656
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 1.0514, compared to 0.9842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0655 XOF (High: 1.0624 / Low: 0.9969). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 XOF (High: 1.0000 / Low: 0.9874).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0655
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0411 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 1.1018) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.0629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0389 (+3.66%).

2025 Avg (February) 1.1018
2024 Avg (February) 1.0629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1192 1.0928 1.1089
February 1.1216 1.0914 1.1018
March 1.1059 1.0493 1.0627
April 1.0624 0.9969 1.0216
May 1.0365 1.0077 1.0178
June 1.0115 0.9738 0.9954
July 1.0051 0.9722 0.9823
August 1.0058 0.9794 0.9865
September 0.9865 0.9669 0.9786
October 0.9924 0.9402 0.9830
November 1.0000 0.9874 0.9938
December 0.9893 0.9752 0.9812