YEARLY HIGH
830.8169 XAF
YEARLY LOW
782.8766 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
805.0188 XAF

2024 XDR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XDR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 830.8169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 782.8766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.9403 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 802.8314 to the December average rate of 821.6020, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 830.8169 was down 0.10% compared to the 2023 peak of 831.6393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,154,085 XAF
2023 Average 4,044,814 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,914,383 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 239,701.73 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

824.2570
792.3968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 804.3675, compared to 805.6701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 804.3675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 805.6701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 26.6021 XAF (High: 827.1600 / Low: 800.5579). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.5838 XAF (High: 811.1633 / Low: 800.5795).

November Spread (Volatile) ±26.6021
October Spread (Stable) ±10.5838

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.2142 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 821.6020) against the same month in 2023 (average: 800.9091), the exchange rate shifted by +20.6929 (+2.58%).

2024 Avg (December) 821.6020
2023 Avg (December) 800.9091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 809.9697 795.4496 802.8314
February 813.0524 801.3027 806.5492
March 811.1069 794.9699 802.4507
April 818.9060 801.0258 808.0403
May 806.4434 795.8489 801.8261
June 810.0569 796.4669 804.5072
July 804.1448 793.1074 799.1621
August 807.3927 782.8766 795.0518
September 804.0215 791.7606 796.5048
October 811.1633 800.5795 805.9064
November 827.1600 800.5579 815.7935
December 830.8169 814.0973 821.6020