2024 XAF to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 XAF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the XAF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 7.8218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 7.0677.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7541 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5911 to the December average rate of 7.5029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 7.8218 was up 0.52% compared to the 2023 peak of 7.7810, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.3826, compared to 7.5813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1987 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.3525 MGA (High: 7.5306 / Low: 7.1781). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0997 MGA (High: 7.5264 / Low: 7.4266).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2188 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 7.6732) against the same month in 2023 (average: 7.4872), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1861 (+2.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7747 | 7.4403 | 7.5911 |
| February | 7.5264 | 7.4266 | 7.4710 |
| March | 7.5306 | 7.1781 | 7.4039 |
| April | 7.2755 | 7.0677 | 7.1851 |
| May | 7.3752 | 7.2328 | 7.3070 |
| June | 7.4212 | 7.2555 | 7.3373 |
| July | 7.5406 | 7.3204 | 7.4551 |
| August | 7.8218 | 7.4986 | 7.6732 |
| September | 7.7507 | 7.6134 | 7.6941 |
| October | 7.6804 | 7.5584 | 7.6264 |
| November | 7.6734 | 7.4110 | 7.5358 |
| December | 7.5730 | 7.3417 | 7.5029 |