YEARLY HIGH
1.7012 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.4869 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5664 CDF

2015 XAF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 1.4869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2143 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6413 to the December average rate of 1.5379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.7012 was down 13.13% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.9583, 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 8,506 CDF
2014 Average 9,348 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 7,434 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,071.75 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.6539
1.5024
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 1.5748, compared to 1.5581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.1303 CDF (High: 1.7012 / Low: 1.5709). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 CDF (High: 1.6058 / Low: 1.5726).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1303
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0745 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.6413) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.9183), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2770 (-14.44%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.6413
2014 Avg (January) 1.9183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7012 1.5709 1.6413
February 1.6147 1.5704 1.6018
March 1.5832 1.4869 1.5274
April 1.5727 1.4929 1.5243
May 1.6113 1.5331 1.5727
June 1.6066 1.5378 1.5811
July 1.5755 1.5281 1.5532
August 1.6239 1.5329 1.5700
September 1.6058 1.5726 1.5875
October 1.6134 1.5461 1.5849
November 1.5581 1.4912 1.5150
December 1.5541 1.4963 1.5379