YEARLY HIGH
1.5370 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1.4201 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4848 KPW

2024 XAF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XAF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 1.5370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1170 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4969 to the December average rate of 1.4368, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.5370 was down 0.36% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.5427, 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 7,685 KPW
2023 Average 7,425 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 7,100 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 584.91 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.5331
1.4281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KPW 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 1.4835, compared to 1.4861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0708 KPW (High: 1.5002 / Low: 1.4294). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 KPW (High: 1.5028 / Low: 1.4806).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0708
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

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 0.0368 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 1.5126) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.4969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+1.05%).

2024 Avg (August) 1.5126
2023 Avg (August) 1.4969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5143 1.4824 1.4969
February 1.4920 1.4693 1.4811
March 1.5028 1.4806 1.4916
April 1.4903 1.4573 1.4711
May 1.4939 1.4705 1.4837
June 1.4965 1.4654 1.4766
July 1.5011 1.4731 1.4893
August 1.5370 1.4800 1.5126
September 1.5355 1.5107 1.5244
October 1.5181 1.4791 1.4952
November 1.5002 1.4294 1.4583
December 1.4525 1.4201 1.4368