YEARLY HIGH
37.7182 STD
YEARLY LOW
36.8857 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.3059 STD

2015 XOF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XOF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 37.7182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 36.8857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8326 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.2943 to the December average rate of 37.2481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 37.7182 was up 0.11% compared to the 2014 peak of 37.6762, 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 188,591 STD
2014 Average 186,678 STD
Yearly Trough Low 184,428 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,162.78 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

37.3800
37.2124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to STD 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 37.3373, compared to 37.2746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.2746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.8326 STD (High: 37.7182 / Low: 36.8857). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2441 STD (High: 37.4711 / Low: 37.2269).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8326
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0594 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 37.3044) against the same month in 2014 (average: 37.3154), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0110 (-0.03%).

2015 Avg (August) 37.3044
2014 Avg (August) 37.3154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.4441 37.0122 37.2943
February 37.4711 37.2269 37.3660
March 37.5255 37.1805 37.3439
April 37.5318 37.2034 37.3366
May 37.5057 37.0457 37.3177
June 37.6465 37.0274 37.3650
July 37.5130 37.0840 37.3147
August 37.7182 36.8857 37.3044
September 37.5091 37.0276 37.2858
October 37.5490 36.9576 37.2264
November 37.5182 37.0887 37.2682
December 37.6634 37.0200 37.2481