YEARLY HIGH
0.2797 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.1962 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2398 ETB

2025 XAF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the XAF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.2797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0835 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2005 to the December average rate of 0.2775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.2797 was up 36.78% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.2045, 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 1,399 ETB
2024 Average 679 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 981 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 417.66 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.2852
0.1928
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 0.2188, compared to 0.2607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.0179 ETB (High: 0.2186 / Low: 0.2006). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 ETB (High: 0.2797 / Low: 0.2738).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 0.2775) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.2022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0754 (+37.27%).

2025 Avg (December) 0.2775
2024 Avg (December) 0.2022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2056 0.1962 0.2005
February 0.2052 0.1979 0.2020
March 0.2186 0.2006 0.2143
April 0.2329 0.2163 0.2261
May 0.2361 0.2255 0.2316
June 0.2436 0.2330 0.2386
July 0.2492 0.2410 0.2453
August 0.2551 0.2408 0.2492
September 0.2628 0.2533 0.2570
October 0.2727 0.2582 0.2637
November 0.2749 0.2678 0.2716
December 0.2797 0.2738 0.2775