YEARLY HIGH
0.0284 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0263 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0272 XAF

2024 STD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the STD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.0263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0270 to the December average rate of 0.0281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0284 was up 1.15% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 142 XAF
2023 Average 134 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 131 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.82 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0283
0.0263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0272, compared to 0.0272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0013 XAF (High: 0.0283 / Low: 0.0269). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 XAF (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0269).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 0.0281) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+4.30%).

2024 Avg (December) 0.0281
2023 Avg (December) 0.0270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0272 0.0267 0.0270
February 0.0275 0.0271 0.0273
March 0.0273 0.0269 0.0271
April 0.0277 0.0271 0.0275
May 0.0275 0.0270 0.0272
June 0.0276 0.0270 0.0274
July 0.0274 0.0269 0.0271
August 0.0273 0.0263 0.0267
September 0.0267 0.0263 0.0265
October 0.0273 0.0266 0.0270
November 0.0283 0.0269 0.0277
December 0.0284 0.0278 0.0281