YEARLY HIGH
230.9913 XAF
YEARLY LOW
201.4792 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
219.0583 XAF

2015 XCD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XCD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 230.9913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 201.4792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.5121 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 208.9846 to the December average rate of 223.1009, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 230.9913 was up 15.23% compared to the 2014 peak of 200.4670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,154,956 XAF
2014 Average 915,826 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,007,396 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,560.43 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

228.3525
207.2239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to XAF 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 217.8150, compared to 220.3016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 217.8150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 220.3016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 15.6519 XAF (High: 217.1311 / Low: 201.4792). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2141 XAF (High: 218.1220 / Low: 213.9079).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.6519
September Spread (Stable) ±4.2141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.3554 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 224.4687) against the same month in 2014 (average: 175.7308), the exchange rate shifted by +48.7379 (+27.73%).

2015 Avg (March) 224.4687
2014 Avg (March) 175.7308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 217.1311 201.4792 208.9846
February 216.7334 212.0587 214.0030
March 230.9913 216.7339 224.4687
April 230.0522 217.7893 225.0691
May 222.9277 212.7431 217.7137
June 222.4077 213.7393 216.6507
July 224.2916 217.7873 220.7767
August 222.7767 211.2343 218.3599
September 218.1220 213.9079 216.3057
October 221.6471 212.6933 216.6748
November 230.2078 220.4926 226.5918
December 229.5579 220.8192 223.1009