YEARLY HIGH
0.1822 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1368 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1531 RUB

2024 XAF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XAF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.1822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 0.1368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0454 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1486 to the December average rate of 0.1657, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.1822 was up 9.09% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.1670, 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 911 RUB
2023 Average 705 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 684 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227.02 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.1678
0.1424
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 0.1498, compared to 0.1563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0262 RUB (High: 0.1822 / Low: 0.1561). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 RUB (High: 0.1538 / Low: 0.1506).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0262
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 0.1635) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.1494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0141 (+9.45%).

2024 Avg (November) 0.1635
2023 Avg (November) 0.1494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1532 0.1460 0.1486
February 0.1565 0.1483 0.1511
March 0.1538 0.1506 0.1522
April 0.1539 0.1503 0.1520
May 0.1530 0.1465 0.1502
June 0.1496 0.1368 0.1446
July 0.1476 0.1406 0.1445
August 0.1566 0.1406 0.1496
September 0.1605 0.1478 0.1547
October 0.1619 0.1576 0.1599
November 0.1822 0.1561 0.1635
December 0.1795 0.1585 0.1657