YEARLY HIGH
0.4634 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.4184 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4407 XAF

2010 BIF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BIF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.4634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.4184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0450 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4235 to the December average rate of 0.4419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,317 XAF
Yearly Average 2,203 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,092 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.08 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.4622
0.4200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.4398, compared to 0.4416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0225 XAF (High: 0.4580 / Low: 0.4355). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 XAF (High: 0.4435 / Low: 0.4382).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0225
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for June 2010 is 0.4587.

2010 Avg (June) 0.4587
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4299 0.4184 0.4235
February 0.4379 0.4274 0.4340
March 0.4393 0.4315 0.4354
April 0.4401 0.4337 0.4360
May 0.4580 0.4355 0.4510
June 0.4634 0.4541 0.4587
July 0.4576 0.4428 0.4502
August 0.4521 0.4411 0.4470
September 0.4518 0.4354 0.4454
October 0.4346 0.4281 0.4309
November 0.4444 0.4248 0.4342
December 0.4435 0.4382 0.4419