YEARLY HIGH
13.2173 GNF
YEARLY LOW
11.4801 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4254 GNF

2015 XAF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 13.2173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 11.4801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7372 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5191 to the December average rate of 12.8151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 13.2173 was down 12.34% compared to the 2014 peak of 15.0776, 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 66,087 GNF
2014 Average 70,953 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 57,401 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,685.75 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

12.9020
11.8597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to GNF 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 12.3280, compared to 12.5227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1947 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 1.0695 GNF (High: 13.2173 / Low: 12.1478). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3498 GNF (High: 12.6576 / Low: 12.3078).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0695
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3498

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5274 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 12.6602) against the same month in 2014 (average: 13.3913), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7311 (-5.46%).

2015 Avg (November) 12.6602
2014 Avg (November) 13.3913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9338 12.1143 12.5191
February 12.6576 12.3078 12.4739
March 12.2919 11.4801 11.9465
April 12.4351 11.7681 11.9795
May 12.9153 12.1378 12.4792
June 12.9713 12.3628 12.5698
July 12.8487 11.8930 12.2929
August 12.7071 12.0949 12.3633
September 12.7282 12.3089 12.4900
October 13.0327 12.0526 12.5146
November 13.2173 12.1478 12.6602
December 12.9619 12.3327 12.8151