YEARLY HIGH
4.8793 CDF
YEARLY LOW
4.4219 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6443 CDF

2024 XAF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XAF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 4.8793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 4.4219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4574 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5271 to the December average rate of 4.5567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.8793 was up 4.13% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.6859, 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 24,397 CDF
2023 Average 19,284 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 22,110 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,286.96 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.8541
4.4974
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 4.5797, compared to 4.7090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.2060 CDF (High: 4.7434 / Low: 4.5374). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0747 CDF (High: 4.6365 / Low: 4.5617).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2060
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0747

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1083 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 4.8244) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.0434), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7810 (+19.32%).

2024 Avg (September) 4.8244
2023 Avg (September) 4.0434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6062 4.4219 4.5271
February 4.5768 4.4898 4.5359
March 4.6365 4.5617 4.5977
April 4.6579 4.5104 4.5629
May 4.6776 4.5613 4.6085
June 4.6910 4.5992 4.6462
July 4.7743 4.6566 4.7058
August 4.8685 4.6927 4.7880
September 4.8793 4.7653 4.8244
October 4.8147 4.6758 4.7437
November 4.7434 4.5374 4.6353
December 4.6287 4.4891 4.5567