YEARLY HIGH
0.1146 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0925 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1035 AFN

2015 XAF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.0925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0221 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1023 to the December average rate of 0.1121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1146 was down 5.23% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1209, 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 573 AFN
2014 Average 577 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 463 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.37 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1137
0.0934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to AFN 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 0.0989, compared to 0.1081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0095 AFN (High: 0.1120 / Low: 0.1024). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 AFN (High: 0.0999 / Low: 0.0979).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1121) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+2.98%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1121
2014 Avg (December) 0.1088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1072 0.0978 0.1023
February 0.0999 0.0979 0.0992
March 0.0981 0.0925 0.0951
April 0.0984 0.0932 0.0952
May 0.1026 0.0971 0.1000
June 0.1038 0.0984 0.1015
July 0.1034 0.0998 0.1017
August 0.1120 0.1024 0.1071
September 0.1113 0.1066 0.1092
October 0.1121 0.1079 0.1101
November 0.1108 0.1066 0.1084
December 0.1146 0.1078 0.1121