YEARLY HIGH
1.7007 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.4872 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5663 CDF

2015 XOF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XOF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 1.4872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2135 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6423 to the December average rate of 1.5360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.7007 was down 13.20% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.9594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,504 CDF
2014 Average 9,346 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 7,436 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,067.73 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.6552
1.5005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to CDF 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 1.5757, compared to 1.5570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.1283 CDF (High: 1.7007 / Low: 1.5724). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0318 CDF (High: 1.6024 / Low: 1.5706).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1283
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0318

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 0.0737 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.6423) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.9177), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2754 (-14.36%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.6423
2014 Avg (January) 1.9177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7007 1.5724 1.6423
February 1.6150 1.5704 1.6021
March 1.5848 1.4872 1.5284
April 1.5744 1.4994 1.5257
May 1.6103 1.5344 1.5732
June 1.6066 1.5381 1.5823
July 1.5766 1.5282 1.5537
August 1.6247 1.5329 1.5698
September 1.6024 1.5706 1.5861
October 1.6113 1.5474 1.5831
November 1.5604 1.4891 1.5134
December 1.5541 1.4945 1.5360