YEARLY HIGH
0.1237 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0813 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1036 RUB

2015 XAF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 0.1237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.0813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0424 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1135 to the December average rate of 0.1162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1237 was down 5.27% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1305, 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 618 RUB
2014 Average 388 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 406 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 211.87 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1192
0.0833
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to RUB 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 0.0985, compared to 0.1087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0208 RUB (High: 0.1237 / Low: 0.1029). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 RUB (High: 0.1098 / Low: 0.1047).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.1110) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0734), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0376 (+51.24%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.1110
2014 Avg (August) 0.0734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1201 0.1076 0.1135
February 0.1204 0.1051 0.1112
March 0.1063 0.0952 0.0993
April 0.0947 0.0813 0.0872
May 0.0886 0.0835 0.0863
June 0.0961 0.0888 0.0935
July 0.1024 0.0937 0.0961
August 0.1237 0.1029 0.1110
September 0.1171 0.1116 0.1145
October 0.1128 0.1044 0.1078
November 0.1098 0.1047 0.1064
December 0.1220 0.1076 0.1162