2024 XAF to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0146 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0132 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0139 SBD

2024 XAF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XAF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.0146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0140 to the December average rate of 0.0134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0146 was up 1.57% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0143, 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 73 SBD

2023 Average 69 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 66 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.71 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0143

0.0133

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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 0.0139, compared to 0.0138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0139

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 SBD (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0139). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0138).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 0.0140) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+4.37%).

2024 Avg (March) 0.0140

2023 Avg (March) 0.0134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0142	0.0138	0.0140
February	0.0140	0.0138	0.0139
March	0.0146	0.0139	0.0140
April	0.0141	0.0137	0.0139
May	0.0141	0.0139	0.0140
June	0.0141	0.0137	0.0139
July	0.0141	0.0138	0.0140
August	0.0145	0.0139	0.0143
September	0.0143	0.0140	0.0141
October	0.0140	0.0136	0.0138
November	0.0138	0.0133	0.0135
December	0.0135	0.0132	0.0134