YEARLY HIGH
311.6725 XOF
YEARLY LOW
272.2253 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
295.8646 XOF

2015 BBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 311.6725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 272.2253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.4472 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 282.0954 to the December average rate of 301.6646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 311.6725 was up 15.19% compared to the 2014 peak of 270.5802, 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 1,558,363 XOF
2014 Average 1,237,163 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,361,126 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197,236.17 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

308.7554
279.6717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 294.0078, compared to 297.7213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 294.0078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 297.7213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 21.1009 XOF (High: 293.3262 / Low: 272.2253). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4733 XOF (High: 294.9423 / Low: 289.4690).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.1009
September Spread (Stable) ±5.4733

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 9.7519 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 302.9751) against the same month in 2014 (average: 237.3616), the exchange rate shifted by +65.6136 (+27.64%).

2015 Avg (March) 302.9751
2014 Avg (March) 237.3616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 293.3262 272.2253 282.0954
February 292.6981 286.4005 289.0067
March 311.6725 292.7557 302.9751
April 309.2543 293.8094 303.6805
May 300.8018 287.4867 293.9286
June 300.3023 288.6570 292.3606
July 302.7610 293.9002 298.0699
August 300.5639 285.1242 294.9289
September 294.9423 289.4690 292.3781
October 299.7207 287.6118 292.9548
November 311.3525 297.7569 306.3318
December 310.3934 298.3473 301.6646