YEARLY HIGH
9.6513 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
8.4163 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8831 ZMK

2015 XAF to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 9.6513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 8.4163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2351 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3092 to the December average rate of 8.7175, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 9.6513 was down 13.36% compared to the 2014 peak of 11.1401, 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 48,257 ZMK
2014 Average 53,156 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 42,081 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,175.39 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

9.3817
8.5109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ZMK 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 8.9352, compared to 8.8309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.6978 ZMK (High: 9.6513 / Low: 8.9535). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1738 ZMK (High: 9.0902 / Low: 8.9163).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6978
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1738

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.4214 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 9.3092) against the same month in 2014 (average: 10.8970), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5879 (-14.57%).

2015 Avg (January) 9.3092
2014 Avg (January) 10.8970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6513 8.9535 9.3092
February 9.1693 8.9735 9.0859
March 8.9699 8.4163 8.6645
April 8.9300 8.4523 8.6416
May 9.1399 8.7224 8.9336
June 9.0992 8.7445 8.9766
July 8.9300 8.6693 8.8091
August 9.2052 8.7283 8.9079
September 9.0902 8.9163 8.9908
October 9.1439 8.7728 8.9764
November 8.8187 8.4482 8.5835
December 8.8074 8.4721 8.7175