YEARLY HIGH
35.8122 SLL
YEARLY LOW
33.0866 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.5948 SLL

2024 XAF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XAF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 35.8122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 33.0866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7256 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.8779 to the December average rate of 33.4773, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 35.8122 was up 0.85% compared to the 2023 peak of 35.5113, 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 179,061 SLL
2023 Average 157,431 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 165,433 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,628.05 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

35.7213
33.2733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SLL 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 34.5643, compared to 34.6254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.5643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.6254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 1.6496 SLL (High: 34.9537 / Low: 33.3041). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5173 SLL (High: 35.0139 / Low: 34.4966).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.6496
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8582 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 35.2428) against the same month in 2023 (average: 34.8772), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3656 (+1.05%).

2024 Avg (August) 35.2428
2023 Avg (August) 34.8772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.2817 34.5395 34.8779
February 34.7630 34.2327 34.5080
March 35.0139 34.4966 34.7527
April 34.7239 33.9533 34.2749
May 34.8077 34.2627 34.5684
June 34.8681 34.1426 34.4041
July 34.9744 34.3229 34.6994
August 35.8122 34.4820 35.2428
September 35.7755 35.1976 35.5173
October 35.3706 34.4628 34.8368
November 34.9537 33.3041 33.9786
December 33.8426 33.0866 33.4773