2015 BBD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 BBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the BBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 312.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 272.1420.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.8741 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 282.2744 to the December average rate of 301.2916, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 312.0161 was up 15.23% compared to the 2014 peak of 270.7848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
BBD to XAF 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 294.1803, compared to 297.5181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3378 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 21.1522 XAF (High: 293.2942 / Low: 272.1420). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6911 XAF (High: 294.5759 / Low: 288.8848).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.9336 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 303.1840) against the same month in 2014 (average: 237.3565), the exchange rate shifted by +65.8275 (+27.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 293.2942 | 272.1420 | 282.2744 |
| February | 292.7006 | 286.4489 | 289.0519 |
| March | 312.0161 | 292.7577 | 303.1840 |
| April | 310.6878 | 294.1267 | 303.9581 |
| May | 301.0661 | 287.3117 | 294.0245 |
| June | 300.3638 | 288.6571 | 292.5889 |
| July | 302.9080 | 294.1240 | 298.1611 |
| August | 300.8622 | 285.2741 | 294.8972 |
| September | 294.5759 | 288.8848 | 292.1230 |
| October | 299.3366 | 287.2444 | 292.6214 |
| November | 310.8979 | 297.7775 | 306.0145 |
| December | 310.0202 | 298.2185 | 301.2916 |