YEARLY HIGH
5.7747 MGA
YEARLY LOW
4.4175 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2391 MGA

2015 XAF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 5.7747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 4.4175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3572 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7201 to the December average rate of 5.3234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.7747 was up 9.20% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.2881, 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 28,874 MGA
2014 Average 24,976 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 22,088 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,786.03 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.7079
4.6303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to MGA 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 5.0465, compared to 5.4317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.4371 MGA (High: 5.5317 / Low: 5.0946). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1337 MGA (High: 4.9395 / Low: 4.8058).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4371
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1884 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 5.6181) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.1167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5014 (+9.80%).

2015 Avg (August) 5.6181
2014 Avg (August) 5.1167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8392 4.4175 4.7201
February 4.9395 4.8058 4.8853
March 5.0554 4.7841 4.8983
April 5.2335 4.8853 5.0550
May 5.3972 5.1039 5.2851
June 5.5227 5.1123 5.4350
July 5.6661 5.3976 5.5074
August 5.7747 5.4888 5.6181
September 5.6559 5.3025 5.4297
October 5.5317 5.0946 5.3589
November 5.4676 5.2518 5.3528
December 5.3655 5.2290 5.3234