YEARLY HIGH
0.0167 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0162 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0165 MAD

2015 XAF to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.0162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0166 to the December average rate of 0.0164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0167 was down 2.58% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0172, 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 84 MAD
2014 Average 85 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 81 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.78 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0166
0.0163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MAD 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 0.0165, compared to 0.0165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0003 MAD (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0164). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MAD (High: 0.0166 / Low: 0.0165).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.0165) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-2.85%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.0165
2014 Avg (August) 0.0170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0167 0.0164 0.0166
February 0.0166 0.0165 0.0165
March 0.0165 0.0162 0.0163
April 0.0165 0.0162 0.0163
May 0.0167 0.0164 0.0165
June 0.0167 0.0164 0.0166
July 0.0165 0.0163 0.0165
August 0.0167 0.0164 0.0165
September 0.0167 0.0165 0.0166
October 0.0167 0.0164 0.0166
November 0.0165 0.0162 0.0163
December 0.0165 0.0162 0.0164