YEARLY HIGH
38.0534 STD
YEARLY LOW
35.1572 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.7598 STD

2024 XAF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XAF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 38.0534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 35.1572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8962 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.0606 to the December average rate of 35.5724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 38.0534 was down 2.73% compared to the 2023 peak of 39.1218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 190,267 STD
2023 Average 186,392 STD
Yearly Trough Low 175,786 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,480.91 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

37.9568
35.3556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to STD 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 36.7274, compared to 36.7923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.7274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.7923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 1.7528 STD (High: 37.1411 / Low: 35.3883). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5497 STD (High: 37.2051 / Low: 36.6555).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.7528
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5497

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9120 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 37.4483) against the same month in 2023 (average: 37.0598), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3885 (+1.05%).

2024 Avg (August) 37.4483
2023 Avg (August) 37.0598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.4896 36.7010 37.0606
February 36.9385 36.3750 36.6676
March 37.2051 36.6555 36.9275
April 36.8970 36.0781 36.4199
May 36.9860 36.4069 36.7318
June 37.0502 36.2793 36.5571
July 37.1631 36.4708 36.8710
August 38.0534 36.6400 37.4483
September 38.0144 37.4003 37.7400
October 37.5842 36.6195 37.0169
November 37.1411 35.3883 36.1050
December 35.9605 35.1572 35.5724