2018 BBD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

292.1727 XOF

YEARLY LOW

262.1559 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

277.8706 XOF

2018 BBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 292.1727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 262.1559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.0168 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.8660 to the December average rate of 288.2804, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 292.1727 was down 6.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 313.9241, 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 1,460,864 XOF

2017 Average 1,455,652 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,310,780 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,083.94 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

290.8431

263.3593

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 270.9892, compared to 284.7520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.7628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 270.9892

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 284.7520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 11.1186 XOF (High: 274.9514 / Low: 263.8328). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7523 XOF (High: 281.7286 / Low: 278.9763).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.1186

July Spread (Stable) ±2.7523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.2164 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 288.5528) against the same month in 2017 (average: 279.2835), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2692 (+3.32%).

2018 Avg (November) 288.5528

2017 Avg (November) 279.2835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	274.9514	263.8328	268.8660
February	269.0166	262.1559	265.6496
March	267.7742	263.2831	265.9035
April	271.4661	264.8423	267.1964
May	284.2668	273.5160	277.4575
June	283.6571	277.8655	280.8620
July	281.7286	278.9763	280.4646
August	289.1892	280.0938	284.2152
September	283.6970	278.5025	281.5119
October	289.8698	282.9795	285.4871
November	292.1727	286.3066	288.5528
December	290.1289	285.4097	288.2804