YEARLY HIGH
1.6288 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1.4054 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5507 KPW

2025 XAF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the XAF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 1.6288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.4054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2234 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4200 to the December average rate of 1.6075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.6288 was up 5.97% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.5370, 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 8,144 KPW
2024 Average 7,424 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 7,027 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,116.87 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.6288
1.4010
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 1.5005, compared to 1.6008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0982 KPW (High: 1.5798 / Low: 1.4816). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 KPW (High: 1.5957 / Low: 1.5758).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0982
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2025: 1.6098) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.5244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0855 (+5.61%).

2025 Avg (September) 1.6098
2024 Avg (September) 1.5244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4411 1.4054 1.4200
February 1.4436 1.4060 1.4287
March 1.5008 1.4239 1.4825
April 1.5798 1.4816 1.5424
May 1.5626 1.5223 1.5472
June 1.6171 1.5577 1.5825
July 1.6197 1.5671 1.6035
August 1.6086 1.5886 1.5994
September 1.6288 1.5961 1.6098
October 1.6111 1.5868 1.5977
November 1.5957 1.5758 1.5868
December 1.6183 1.5926 1.6075