YEARLY HIGH
0.0256 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0197 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0225 SCR

2015 XAF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0247 to the December average rate of 0.0212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0256 was down 6.42% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0273, 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 128 SCR
2014 Average 128 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 99 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.15 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0250
0.0206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SCR 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 0.0232, compared to 0.0218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0025 SCR (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0197). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SCR (High: 0.0223 / Low: 0.0217).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0247) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0251), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.54%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0247
2014 Avg (January) 0.0251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0256 0.0237 0.0247
February 0.0247 0.0236 0.0243
March 0.0240 0.0217 0.0226
April 0.0231 0.0220 0.0223
May 0.0233 0.0221 0.0228
June 0.0230 0.0222 0.0226
July 0.0223 0.0217 0.0220
August 0.0230 0.0217 0.0222
September 0.0231 0.0217 0.0223
October 0.0233 0.0213 0.0223
November 0.0221 0.0202 0.0210
December 0.0222 0.0197 0.0212