YEARLY HIGH
236.9577 XAF
YEARLY LOW
204.4606 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
215.2043 XAF

2025 XCD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the XCD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 236.9577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 204.4606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.4971 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 234.5388 to the December average rate of 207.1705, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 236.9577 was up 1.04% compared to the 2024 peak of 234.5102, 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 1,184,789 XAF
2024 Average 1,121,707 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,022,303 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,485.47 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

237.3058
204.1016
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 222.3616, compared to 208.0469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.3148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 222.3616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.0469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 13.7677 XAF (High: 224.7699 / Low: 211.0022). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6088 XAF (High: 209.6264 / Low: 207.0176).

April Spread (Volatile) ±13.7677
August Spread (Stable) ±2.6088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.6182 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 234.5388) against the same month in 2024 (average: 222.4713), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0675 (+5.42%).

2025 Avg (January) 234.5388
2024 Avg (January) 222.4713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 236.9577 231.0828 234.5388
February 236.8636 230.6875 233.1080
March 233.8707 221.8881 224.6711
April 224.7699 211.0022 216.0528
May 218.9693 213.1173 215.3407
June 213.7886 205.9309 210.4585
July 212.5015 205.5990 207.6985
August 209.6264 207.0176 208.2221
September 208.6472 204.4606 206.8686
October 209.8658 206.7003 208.4463
November 211.3295 208.6942 209.8751
December 209.1061 205.7832 207.1705