YEARLY HIGH
7.1205 XOF
YEARLY LOW
6.7622 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9408 XOF

2019 BDT to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 7.1205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 6.7622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3583 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8530 to the December average rate of 6.9551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.1205 was up 2.11% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.9731, 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 35,602 XOF
2018 Average 33,136 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 33,811 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,791.30 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.0651
6.8337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 6.8975, compared to 6.9841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.2047 XOF (High: 7.0908 / Low: 6.8861). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0638 XOF (High: 6.9765 / Low: 6.9127).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2047
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0638

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 0.0727 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 7.0063) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.7675), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2387 (+3.53%).

2019 Avg (October) 7.0063
2018 Avg (October) 6.7675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9112 6.7622 6.8530
February 6.9300 6.8353 6.8818
March 6.9799 6.8155 6.9088
April 7.0177 6.8619 6.9247
May 6.9765 6.9127 6.9446
June 6.9869 6.8129 6.8719
July 7.0129 6.8495 6.9217
August 7.0908 6.8861 6.9747
September 7.1095 6.9700 7.0458
October 7.1205 6.9278 7.0063
November 7.0281 6.9282 7.0010
December 7.0264 6.8881 6.9551