YEARLY HIGH
0.1681 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.1357 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1453 LRD

2015 XAF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.1357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0324 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1622 to the December average rate of 0.1422, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1681 was down 11.97% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1910, 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 841 LRD
2014 Average 892 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 679 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.95 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1645
0.1369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to LRD 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 0.1460, compared to 0.1446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0146 LRD (High: 0.1551 / Low: 0.1406). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 LRD (High: 0.1449 / Low: 0.1409).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.1622) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1738), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0116 (-6.68%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.1622
2014 Avg (January) 0.1738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1681 0.1560 0.1622
February 0.1576 0.1445 0.1467
March 0.1445 0.1357 0.1395
April 0.1437 0.1361 0.1392
May 0.1471 0.1404 0.1439
June 0.1474 0.1408 0.1446
July 0.1449 0.1409 0.1428
August 0.1551 0.1406 0.1472
September 0.1532 0.1464 0.1500
October 0.1498 0.1400 0.1453
November 0.1438 0.1377 0.1402
December 0.1480 0.1364 0.1422