2025 ZAR to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 ZAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the ZAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 34.5293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 29.8768.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6525 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.8403 to the December average rate of 33.2840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 34.5293 was down 2.10% compared to the 2024 peak of 35.2702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
ZAR to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 32.6540, compared to 32.3711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2829 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 3.0119 XOF (High: 32.8887 / Low: 29.8768). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5368 XOF (High: 33.1070 / Low: 32.5702).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.3599 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 34.0715) against the same month in 2024 (average: 31.9503), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1212 (+6.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.0630 | 33.4666 | 33.8403 |
| February | 34.5293 | 33.6583 | 34.0715 |
| March | 33.7974 | 32.8398 | 33.1952 |
| April | 32.8887 | 29.8768 | 30.8353 |
| May | 32.5732 | 31.2951 | 32.1285 |
| June | 32.3935 | 31.3054 | 31.8532 |
| July | 31.9065 | 31.2847 | 31.5965 |
| August | 32.1281 | 31.2241 | 31.7919 |
| September | 32.3873 | 31.6877 | 32.0731 |
| October | 32.9819 | 32.2519 | 32.5694 |
| November | 33.1070 | 32.5702 | 32.9120 |
| December | 33.7423 | 32.9587 | 33.2840 |