YEARLY HIGH
20.6802 SYP
YEARLY LOW
3.9644 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6374 SYP

2024 XAF to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XAF to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 20.6802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 3.9644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7158 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1790 to the December average rate of 9.9192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 137.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 20.6802 was up 380.19% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.3066, 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 103,401 SYP
2023 Average 20,730 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 19,822 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,578.87 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

10.5040
3.4865
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SYP 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 4.1414, compared to 5.1334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 16.7158 SYP (High: 20.6802 / Low: 3.9644). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0620 SYP (High: 4.1953 / Low: 4.1333).

December Spread (Volatile) ±16.7158
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0620

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 0.1028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 9.9192) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.1840), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7352 (+137.07%).

2024 Avg (December) 9.9192
2023 Avg (December) 4.1840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2274 4.1385 4.1790
February 4.1652 4.1017 4.1347
March 4.1953 4.1333 4.1640
April 4.1606 4.0682 4.1068
May 4.1706 4.1053 4.1419
June 4.1778 4.0909 4.1222
July 4.1906 4.1125 4.1576
August 4.2910 4.1316 4.2227
September 4.2866 4.2173 4.2556
October 4.2380 4.1293 4.1741
November 4.1881 3.9904 4.0713
December 20.6802 3.9644 9.9192