YEARLY HIGH
0.0274 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0221 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0246 SCR

2025 XAF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the XAF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0227 to the December average rate of 0.0257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0274 was up 9.36% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0250, 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 137 SCR
2024 Average 113 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 111 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.14 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0264
0.0224
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 0.0239, compared to 0.0254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was December, with a trading range of 0.0034 SCR (High: 0.0274 / Low: 0.0240). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SCR (High: 0.0247 / Low: 0.0240).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 0.0257) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+14.13%).

2025 Avg (December) 0.0257
2024 Avg (December) 0.0225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0240 0.0221 0.0227
February 0.0237 0.0225 0.0229
March 0.0242 0.0228 0.0236
April 0.0251 0.0239 0.0245
May 0.0247 0.0240 0.0244
June 0.0261 0.0246 0.0253
July 0.0262 0.0246 0.0254
August 0.0269 0.0250 0.0256
September 0.0274 0.0252 0.0260
October 0.0269 0.0240 0.0252
November 0.0268 0.0237 0.0244
December 0.0274 0.0240 0.0257