YEARLY HIGH
312.0161 XAF
YEARLY LOW
272.1420 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
295.8492 XAF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,560,081 XAF
2014 Average 1,237,003 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,360,710 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 199,370.57 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

308.3885
279.9004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 294.1803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 297.5181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.1522
September Spread (Stable) ±5.6911

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2015 Avg (March) 303.1840
2014 Avg (March) 237.3565

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