YEARLY HIGH
0.1271 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1090 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1200 AFN

2025 XAF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the XAF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 0.1271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1154 to the December average rate of 0.1178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.1271 was up 2.63% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.1239, 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 636 AFN
2024 Average 582 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 545 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.92 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.1245
0.1145
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 0.1197, compared to 0.1203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.0159 AFN (High: 0.1248 / Low: 0.1090). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 AFN (High: 0.1192 / Low: 0.1158).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2025: 0.1237) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.1171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+5.61%).

2025 Avg (July) 0.1237
2024 Avg (July) 0.1171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1248 0.1090 0.1154
February 0.1199 0.1152 0.1170
March 0.1206 0.1159 0.1179
April 0.1260 0.1182 0.1232
May 0.1236 0.1180 0.1214
June 0.1265 0.1206 0.1235
July 0.1271 0.1208 0.1237
August 0.1246 0.1210 0.1228
September 0.1251 0.1198 0.1225
October 0.1235 0.1156 0.1185
November 0.1218 0.1153 0.1169
December 0.1192 0.1158 0.1178