2019 BBD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

300.9115 XOF

YEARLY LOW

283.8572 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

292.8980 XOF

2019 BBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 300.9115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 283.8572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0543 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 287.2263 to the December average rate of 295.1662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 300.9115 was up 2.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 292.1727, 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 1,504,558 XOF

2018 Average 1,389,764 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,419,286 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,271.75 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

298.6714

286.1858

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 290.2912, compared to 295.5048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 290.2912

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 295.5048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 7.1547 XOF (High: 297.9029 / Low: 290.7482). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7841 XOF (High: 294.6857 / Low: 291.9016).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.1547

May Spread (Stable) ±2.7841

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.8322 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 297.6310) against the same month in 2018 (average: 281.5119), the exchange rate shifted by +16.1190 (+5.73%).

2019 Avg (September) 297.6310

2018 Avg (September) 281.5119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	289.9245	283.8572	287.2263
February	291.1353	286.2566	288.9501
March	292.8833	286.9835	290.2670
April	294.5231	290.0314	291.9654
May	294.6857	291.9016	293.0853
June	293.5062	287.7193	290.2531
July	296.2302	290.4650	292.4621
August	297.9029	290.7482	294.4697
September	300.9115	294.6887	297.6310
October	299.9209	293.6271	296.5404
November	298.0227	293.6705	296.7592
December	297.6628	292.3182	295.1662