YEARLY HIGH
71.0199 XAF
YEARLY LOW
45.4257 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.2933 XAF

2015 ARS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ARS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 71.0199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 45.4257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.5942 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.6670 to the December average rate of 54.3284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 71.0199 was down 3.49% compared to the 2014 peak of 73.5904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 355,099 XAF
2014 Average 305,531 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 227,128 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,970.92 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

70.5452
52.8541
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 66.7160, compared to 61.8706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.7160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.8706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 18.5731 XAF (High: 63.9988 / Low: 45.4257). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0818 XAF (High: 67.2892 / Low: 66.2074).

December Spread (Volatile) ±18.5731
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0818

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 9.3931 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 69.0709) against the same month in 2014 (average: 59.9041), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1668 (+15.30%).

2015 Avg (March) 69.0709
2014 Avg (March) 59.9041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.0066 63.7480 65.6670
February 67.2892 66.2074 66.6013
March 71.0199 67.1069 69.0709
April 70.1661 65.9539 68.6548
May 67.0360 64.1829 65.6691
June 66.7031 63.4809 64.6329
July 66.1969 64.3709 65.2225
August 65.3366 61.5633 63.7964
September 63.1552 61.6276 62.3775
October 62.9042 60.7554 61.7771
November 64.4838 62.4349 63.7215
December 63.9988 45.4257 54.3284