YEARLY HIGH
0.0140 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0125 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0133 SBD

2015 XAF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0135 to the December average rate of 0.0134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0140 was down 9.88% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0155, 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 70 SBD
2014 Average 74 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 62 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.51 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0137
0.0127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SBD 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 0.0132, compared to 0.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 SBD (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0130). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0135).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0135) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0150), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-9.93%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0135
2014 Avg (January) 0.0150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0140 0.0130 0.0135
February 0.0136 0.0131 0.0133
March 0.0131 0.0125 0.0128
April 0.0131 0.0125 0.0128
May 0.0134 0.0128 0.0131
June 0.0136 0.0129 0.0134
July 0.0134 0.0130 0.0133
August 0.0140 0.0132 0.0135
September 0.0138 0.0135 0.0136
October 0.0139 0.0132 0.0136
November 0.0133 0.0128 0.0130
December 0.0136 0.0130 0.0134