YEARLY HIGH
1.8706 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.6878 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7891 CDF

2010 XAF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the XAF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.8706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 1.6878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1828 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8496 to the December average rate of 1.7945, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,353 CDF
Yearly Average 8,946 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 8,439 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 913.95 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.8644
1.6870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CDF 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 1.7921, compared to 1.7862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1067 CDF (High: 1.7957 / Low: 1.6890). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 CDF (High: 1.8429 / Low: 1.8189).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1067
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0519 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 1.8496.

2010 Avg (January) 1.8496
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8706 1.8348 1.8496
February 1.8429 1.8189 1.8269
March 1.8617 1.7931 1.8334
April 1.8079 1.7521 1.7873
May 1.7957 1.6890 1.7537
June 1.7253 1.6878 1.7018
July 1.7634 1.7103 1.7476
August 1.7939 1.7345 1.7549
September 1.7840 1.7175 1.7488
October 1.8601 1.8088 1.8405
November 1.8623 1.7957 1.8307
December 1.8215 1.7625 1.7945