YEARLY HIGH
0.3037 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.2806 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2934 DJF

2024 XAF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XAF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 0.3037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2959 to the December average rate of 0.2839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.3037 was down 0.37% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.3048, 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 1,518 DJF
2023 Average 1,467 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,403 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.50 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.3031
0.2822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to DJF 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 0.2931, compared to 0.2936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0144 DJF (High: 0.2963 / Low: 0.2819). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 DJF (High: 0.2968 / Low: 0.2920).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 0.3014) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.2898), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+3.99%).

2024 Avg (September) 0.3014
2023 Avg (September) 0.2898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2992 0.2928 0.2959
February 0.2953 0.2902 0.2928
March 0.2968 0.2920 0.2946
April 0.2943 0.2878 0.2906
May 0.2951 0.2903 0.2929
June 0.2956 0.2885 0.2917
July 0.2967 0.2905 0.2943
August 0.3031 0.2923 0.2985
September 0.3037 0.2984 0.3014
October 0.2998 0.2921 0.2955
November 0.2963 0.2819 0.2882
December 0.2873 0.2806 0.2839