YEARLY HIGH
0.0373 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0327 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0350 ETB

2015 XAF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.0327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0359 to the December average rate of 0.0350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0373 was down 9.97% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0414, 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 186 ETB
2014 Average 199 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 164 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.84 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0361
0.0334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ETB 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 0.0348, compared to 0.0352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0028 ETB (High: 0.0373 / Low: 0.0345). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ETB (High: 0.0354 / Low: 0.0348).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0359) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0398), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-9.78%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0359
2014 Avg (January) 0.0398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0373 0.0345 0.0359
February 0.0354 0.0348 0.0351
March 0.0348 0.0327 0.0336
April 0.0349 0.0329 0.0337
May 0.0358 0.0342 0.0350
June 0.0358 0.0343 0.0353
July 0.0352 0.0342 0.0348
August 0.0365 0.0345 0.0353
September 0.0362 0.0354 0.0358
October 0.0365 0.0351 0.0358
November 0.0353 0.0339 0.0344
December 0.0354 0.0340 0.0350