YEARLY HIGH
98.8344 XAF
YEARLY LOW
86.1805 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.6514 XAF

2015 VEF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the VEF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 98.8344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 86.1805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6538 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.3803 to the December average rate of 95.3590, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 98.8344 was up 15.39% compared to the 2014 peak of 85.6505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 494,172 XAF
2014 Average 392,943 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 430,903 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,269.07 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

97.5906
88.6340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 93.1442, compared to 94.1587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 93.1442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 94.1587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 6.5594 XAF (High: 92.7399 / Low: 86.1805). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6975 XAF (High: 92.5805 / Low: 90.8829).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.5594
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6975

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.1412 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 96.0249) against the same month in 2014 (average: 75.4418), the exchange rate shifted by +20.5831 (+27.28%).

2015 Avg (March) 96.0249
2014 Avg (March) 75.4418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.7399 86.1805 89.3803
February 92.5805 90.8829 91.5503
March 98.8344 92.7413 96.0249
April 98.3787 93.0987 96.2174
May 95.3328 90.9796 93.0762
June 95.1089 91.3700 92.6160
July 95.9008 93.0717 94.3607
August 95.2010 90.2706 93.3151
September 93.2140 91.4420 92.4575
October 94.7164 90.9075 92.6155
November 98.4328 94.2167 96.8442
December 98.0997 94.4184 95.3590