YEARLY HIGH
51.5830 XOF
YEARLY LOW
37.8864 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.6188 XOF

2015 SZL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SZL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 51.5830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 37.8864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6966 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.7840 to the December average rate of 40.1444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 51.5830 was up 6.95% compared to the 2014 peak of 48.2307, 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 257,915 XOF
2014 Average 228,056 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 189,432 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,483.04 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

51.6788
39.0958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 49.3485, compared to 43.8892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4593 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.3485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.8892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 5.3113 XOF (High: 43.1977 / Low: 37.8864). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8890 XOF (High: 50.6359 / Low: 49.7470).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.3113
March Spread (Stable) ±0.8890

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 3.1486 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 50.6303) against the same month in 2014 (average: 45.0727), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5575 (+12.33%).

2015 Avg (April) 50.6303
2014 Avg (April) 45.0727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.3877 46.6163 48.7840
February 50.5994 49.1811 49.8685
March 50.6359 49.7470 50.1591
April 51.5830 49.4314 50.6303
May 50.0508 48.3989 49.1195
June 49.0561 46.6642 47.5297
July 48.9069 46.9373 47.8863
August 47.5216 43.2765 45.7648
September 43.6839 41.7805 42.8445
October 44.3093 42.1095 43.4018
November 44.1834 42.2997 43.2930
December 43.1977 37.8864 40.1444