YEARLY HIGH
340.1346 XOF
YEARLY LOW
332.4575 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.4178 XOF

2024 BAM to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BAM to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 340.1346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 332.4575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6771 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.5187 to the December average rate of 335.6497, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 340.1346 was down 0.00% compared to the 2023 peak of 340.1489, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,700,673 XOF
2023 Average 1,676,328 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,662,287 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,385.69 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

335.8391
334.8443
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to XOF 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 335.4566, compared to 335.3789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.4566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.3789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 6.5583 XOF (High: 340.1346 / Low: 333.5763). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4966 XOF (High: 336.5540 / Low: 334.0574).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.5583
October Spread (Stable) ±2.4966

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5609 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 335.6497) against the same month in 2023 (average: 335.1563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4934 (+0.15%).

2024 Avg (December) 335.6497
2023 Avg (December) 335.1563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 337.0666 334.1843 335.5187
February 337.9668 334.3663 335.5066
March 337.1664 332.4575 335.3322
April 339.0550 333.6736 335.7562
May 336.4587 333.1868 335.1954
June 337.9648 333.4489 335.4305
July 336.4883 333.7998 335.2850
August 336.0348 332.5759 334.9272
September 337.0992 333.3948 335.4239
October 336.5540 334.0574 335.4063
November 337.4349 333.4723 335.5816
December 340.1346 333.5763 335.6497