2025 BBD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

320.1951 XAF

YEARLY LOW

276.2826 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

290.7815 XAF

2025 BBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 320.1951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 276.2826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.9125 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 316.9264 to the December average rate of 279.9444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 320.1951 was up 1.04% compared to the 2024 peak of 316.8878, 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 1,600,975 XAF

2024 Average 1,515,734 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,381,413 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 219,562.55 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

320.6654

275.7974

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 300.4344, compared to 281.1285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.3059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 300.4344

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 281.1285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 18.8729 XAF (High: 303.7260 / Low: 284.8531). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5252 XAF (High: 283.2629 / Low: 279.7377).

April Spread (Volatile) ±18.8729

August Spread (Stable) ±3.5252

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 11.7453 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.7453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 316.9264) against the same month in 2024 (average: 300.6199), the exchange rate shifted by +16.3065 (+5.42%).

2025 Avg (January) 316.9264

2024 Avg (January) 300.6199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	320.1951	312.2564	316.9264
February	320.0678	311.7222	314.9930
March	316.0237	299.8318	303.5924
April	303.7260	284.8531	291.8471
May	295.6087	287.9801	290.8603
June	288.8872	278.2693	284.3873
July	287.1480	277.8207	280.6578
August	283.2629	279.7377	281.3654
September	281.9397	276.2826	279.5364
October	283.5864	279.3089	281.6683
November	285.5643	282.0033	283.5989
December	282.5598	278.0696	279.9444