2025 XAF to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 XAF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the XAF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 5.2260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 3.7633.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4627 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5012 to the December average rate of 4.0318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 5.2260 was up 7.11% compared to the 2024 peak of 4.8793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.8003, compared to 4.5803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2200 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 0.8831 CDF (High: 4.6953 / Low: 3.8122). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1046 CDF (High: 5.1827 / Low: 5.0781).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9207 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2025: 5.1641) against the same month in 2024 (average: 4.7058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4583 (+9.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5729 | 4.4488 | 4.5012 |
| February | 4.5981 | 4.4574 | 4.5461 |
| March | 4.7837 | 4.5440 | 4.7213 |
| April | 5.0500 | 4.7871 | 4.9650 |
| May | 5.0396 | 4.8749 | 4.9833 |
| June | 5.2037 | 5.0054 | 5.0850 |
| July | 5.2260 | 5.0490 | 5.1641 |
| August | 5.1827 | 5.0781 | 5.1414 |
| September | 5.1829 | 4.7066 | 5.0773 |
| October | 4.6953 | 3.8122 | 4.1566 |
| November | 4.0397 | 3.7633 | 3.9105 |
| December | 4.0955 | 3.8771 | 4.0318 |