YEARLY HIGH
51.6391 XAF
YEARLY LOW
37.8689 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.6189 XAF

2015 SZL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SZL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 51.6391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 37.8689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.7702 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.8151 to the December average rate of 40.0950, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 51.6391 was up 7.00% compared to the 2014 peak of 48.2606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 258,196 XAF
2014 Average 228,025 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 189,345 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,850.99 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

51.7345
39.0368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 49.3773, compared to 43.8606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.3773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.8606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 5.2769 XAF (High: 43.1458 / Low: 37.8689). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8976 XAF (High: 50.6948 / Low: 49.7972).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.2769
March Spread (Stable) ±0.8976

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.1532 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 50.6764) against the same month in 2014 (average: 45.0389), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6375 (+12.52%).

2015 Avg (April) 50.6764
2014 Avg (April) 45.0389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.4368 46.6169 48.8151
February 50.6080 49.1905 49.8762
March 50.6948 49.7972 50.1937
April 51.6391 49.4848 50.6764
May 50.0800 48.4493 49.1355
June 49.0661 46.6638 47.5667
July 48.9050 46.9390 47.9010
August 47.4397 43.2993 45.7601
September 43.7172 41.6644 42.8073
October 44.2518 42.1109 43.3521
November 44.1253 42.2988 43.2482
December 43.1458 37.8689 40.0950