YEARLY HIGH
5.3028 XAF
YEARLY LOW
4.5268 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7744 XAF

2025 BDT to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BDT to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.3028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 4.5268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7760 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2104 to the December average rate of 4.5803, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 5.3028 was down 5.81% compared to the 2024 peak of 5.6301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,514 XAF
2024 Average 26,296 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 22,634 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,880.10 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

5.2734
4.5173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 4.9367, compared to 4.6121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.3049 XAF (High: 4.9960 / Low: 4.6911). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0682 XAF (High: 4.6848 / Low: 4.6166).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3049
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0682

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 0.1950 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1950

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 5.2104) against the same month in 2024 (average: 5.4792), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2688 (-4.91%).

2025 Avg (January) 5.2104
2024 Avg (January) 5.4792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3028 5.1193 5.2104
February 5.2364 5.1354 5.1765
March 5.2051 4.9364 4.9999
April 4.9960 4.6911 4.8050
May 4.8754 4.7165 4.7761
June 4.7310 4.5344 4.6525
July 4.6998 4.5268 4.6024
August 4.7027 4.6027 4.6309
September 4.6360 4.5363 4.5948
October 4.6575 4.5884 4.6201
November 4.6848 4.6166 4.6440
December 4.6300 4.5527 4.5803